By Nicolas Grizzle
If you’re looking to explore the sonic possibilities of the ukulele, there are a few different ways to go about it. You can always get an... Read More...
3 New Uke CDs Reviewed
Jake Shimabukuro
The Greatest Day
Given how Jake’s groundbreaking, off-the-cuff recording of him playing George Harrison’... Read More...
By Greg Olwell
On our soundtrack for the Fourth of July is this rendition of "America the Beautiful" by Jake Shimabukuro.
Competing with Jake's sensitive pl... Read More...
Jake Shimabukuro
Nashville Sessions (JS Records)
Of course, like everyone else Jake Shimabukuro has relied on acoustic tones and high-fidelity recordings ... Read More...
By Greg Olwell
The star of the latest video from ukulele superstar Jake Shimabukuro is none other than Madame Pele, the fire goddess who is credited with creat... Read More...
From the Fall 2016 issue of Ukulele | BY GREG OLWELL
Kika Kila: How the Hawaiian Steel Guitar Changed the Sound of Modern Music
By John W. Troutman&... Read More...
By Greg Olwell
For his new album, living ukulele legend Jake Shimabukuro is jumping in a new direction. Nashville Sessions, which is scheduled for release Se... Read More...
By Greg Olwell
In this video clip, Jake Shimabukuro demonstrates how to play a triple strum. It’s a fast, flashy strum, which he thoroughly and pat... Read More...
By Greg Olwell
We just can't resist this outtake from the PBS series Craft in America, which shows ukulele hero Jake Shimaburkuro playing one of the most bea... Read More...
ABOVE: Fred Kamaka Sr. and the Kamaka 100-anniversary headstock. (Fred Kamaka photo by Christopher Phaneuf.)
From the Summer 2016 Issue | BY AUDREY COLEMAN
Th... Read More...
