Heidi Swedberg Demos the New Ohana O’Nina Sopranissimo Ukulele

By Greg Olwell Regular Ukulele contributor Heidi Swedberg swung by our NAMM show booth to play a song with Daniel Ward. The two played the 1953 hit, "Istanbul (... Read More...

Why I Uke: Heidi Swedberg

By Heidi Swedberg I started off life like most folks: as a small child. Sure, there are those who are born old, cranky, and serious, but I didn't get there u... Read More...

Feasting on the Uke Recipes: Heidi Swedberg’s New Mexico Red Chili Sauce and More

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Heidi Swedberg: From ‘Seinfeld’ to Uke Clinician

By David Templeton // From the Spring 2014 issue “There goes Ken Middleton,” says musician Heidi Swedberg—of Heidi Swedberg and the Sukie Jump Band—... Read More...

Things About Strings: What You Need to Know About This Vital Part of Your Ukulele

By Mim For your ukulele to make music you need strings! Sounds easy, right? Well, if you go on the internet and simply ask, “Which ukulele strings are the b... Read More...

What’s in Your Ukulele Case?

BY HEIDI SWEDBERG | PHOTOS BY STEWART DEAN Besides the ukulele, what do you keep zipped away in your case?  Your talismans and tools might say more abo... Read More...

The Story of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ and Its Lasting Impact

BY HEIDI SWEDBERG | FROM THE WINTER 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE “Lift Every Voice and Sing” is a rousing patriotic anthem, perfect for the ukulele. A most America... Read More...

Hold Up—Should You Use a Strap With Your Ukulele?

Do you absolutely need a strap to play? No. In fact, the lack of stuff required to get up and running with a uke is a big reason why it has caught on so quickl... Read More...

Inside Craig & Sarah’s Not-So-Mini Uke Fests

BY CRAIG CHEE & SARAH MAISEL| FROM THE FALL 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE Sarah: Craig and I were sitting drinking our morning caffeinated beverages when Cr... Read More...

The Ukulele World has Responded to the Global Pandemic with Creativity, Ingenuity, and Compassion

FROM THE FALL 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE | BY HEIDI SWEDBERG There are moments in time when historic events frame and create a personal narrative. Usually th... Read More...