I love “Hawaiki”. Meditate to it, drive playing it. Whenever you feel you need some positive vibes, listen to this album! “Hawaiki” no doubt showcases Taimane’s talents, her wonderful music ability and is an album worth recommending. Purchase Taimane’s “Hawaiki” on Amazon ARTIST: Taimane ALBUM: Read More …
Jake Shimabukuro has won another deserving award for his latest album “Jake & Friends”. Called the “Jim Hendrix of the ukulele”, personally I think Jake Shimabukuro in this day and age shouldn’t be compared to any other musician because he accomplished so much in his Read More …
When it comes to a name which help popularize the ukulele to the world due to his diverse ukulele playing and the ability take on a variety of musical genres, Herb Ohta is a music legend. Known in Japan as “Ohta San”, Ohta learned the Read More …
There are a few musicians that shown amazing potential at a young age with a ukulele. Hawaii’s Jake Shimabukuro and Taimane (who was discovered at a young age by Don Ho), Taiwan’s Feng E (who has quickly received worldwide attention) and Japan’s Kondo Toshiki (Family Read More …
Eddie Kamae is a beloved Hawaiian composer and musician, a music pioneer, a ukulele legend and because of the scarcity of finding Eddie Kamae songs that are ukulele driven, I recommend “Heart of Ukulele”. ARTIST: Eddie Kamae ALBUM: Heart of the Ukulele LABEL: Mahalo Records Read More …
A fantastic album, especially for those who love Japanese pop (J-Pop) music and are also interested in ukulele or ukulele music. ARTIST: Herb Ohta, Jr. ALBUM: Cocolo: ‘Ukulele J-Ballads LABEL: Victor Entertainment Inc., Japan CATALOG #: (VICP-64726) DURATION: 53 Minutes RELEASE DATE: 2009 DISC: 1. Read More …
If you want to listen to awesome music from the group that left their mark on Hawaiian music, definitely give “Best of Pure Heart” a try! Recommended! Back in 1999, three young guys in their early 20’s bursted into the Hawaiian music scene as the Read More …
Taimane Gardner is probably the most well-known female ukulele artist worldwide. Born in Honolulu, Taimane (which means “diamond” in Samoan) is of Samoan, German, Irish, French and Swedish descent. At the age of 13, she was discovered by Don Ho and studied under Jake Shimabukuro. Read More …
I feel that the musical style is fitting for a Kimura Takuya of today…soulful and if anything, a man who is going with the flow. Recommended! ARTIST: 名渡山遼 (Natoyama Ryo) ALBUM: Best Ukulele Covers J-Songs for the World LABEL: INSENSE MUSIC WORKS DURATION: 1:12:03 RELEASE Read More …