The decision to name a state instrument in Hawaii is proving more difficult than some lawmakers expected. At first, it seemed a proposal to give the title to the ukulele it was going to be an easy ...

Its frisky four strings are the sound of Elvis’s “Blue Hawaii,” of Tiny Tim tiptoeing through the tulips and lately, beyond all reason, of a popular “Bohemian Rhapsody” cover. Above all, the humble ...

The Ashokan Center’s annual Uke Fest returns May 22-25 with workshops, performances, open mics, and communal jam sessions celebrating the collaborative spirit of the ukulele.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A celebration of all things ukulele is happening today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Oaokaena Kirkland, Director of Hawaiian Culture and Arts for Kala ...

Over the past year, the weekly Rocky River Senior Center Ukulele Club has emerged with roughly 30 members, whom Wooley describes as being serious performers. This interest has led to various gigs.

One of the tiniest instruments around is making a big impact in the Berkshires, helping residents find and expand their musical voices. These days, you can find a number of contemporary musicians ...

“Put your finger here,” says the mononymous Suzala, as she instructs Arlene Krassner, both with ukuleles at their chests. Suzala is tutoring Krassner in the B-minor seventh, or Bm7 chord, on the ...

After a quick count in, the strumming began, and the jaunty tune of the Beatles’ “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da” emerged from the group of musicians seated around the small table in the side room of the grocery ...

When a friend began suffering from dementia, Andy King wanted to help him retain his memory. So, he created something memorable. A ukulele orchestra. If the very idea sounds whimsical — this humble ...