The ukulele, a beloved instrument with global appeal, was invented in Hawaii by Madeiran Portuguese immigrants in the 1880s. These settlers brought with them small guitar-like instruments ...
HONOLULU, HAWAII–The Ukulele Foundation of Hawaii is thrilled to announce the 12th edition of the “International Ukulele Contest” for 2024! This contest is open to anyone aged 3 and above ...
But the ukulele isn't a toy. It also isn't a "miniature guitar" — it's a member of the lute family, developed in Hawaii by Portuguese immigrants who drew from instruments they brought over from ...