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The ukulele also made inroads into early country music or old-time music [28] parallel to the then-popular mandolin. It was played by Jimmie Rodgers and Ernest V. Stoneman , as well as by early string bands, including Cowan Powers and his Family Band , Da Costa Woltz's Southern Broadcasters, Walter Smith and Friends, The Blankenship Family, The ...
Jake Shimabukuro (born November 3, 1976) is a ukulele virtuoso and composer from Hawaii [a] known for his fast and complex finger work. [2] His music combines elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco. [3]
Taimane Tauiliili Bobby Gardner, [1] (born February 13, 1989) who often performs under the mononym Taimane, is an American ukulele virtuoso and composer. In 2019, she won a Nā Hōkū Hanohano award, for Favorite Entertainer of the Year. [2]
The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra is an ensemble of ukulele players based in Wellington, New Zealand. Apart from a double bass the band is composed entirely of ukuleles. Their repertoire consists mainly of covers of modern popular music and some ukulele and New Zealand standards. Costumes and comic banter are also part of the WIUO ...
Grace Avery VanderWaal [2] (born January 15, 2004) [1] is an American singer-songwriter and actress. [3] She is known for her distinctive voice and has often accompanied herself on the ukulele.
Background information; Also known as: UOGB, The Ukes, George Hinchliffe's Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain: Origin: London, England: Genres: Eclectic and wide range of Popular Music and Art Music genres, Music Comedy: Years active: 1985–present: Labels: Independent music: Members: George Hinchliffe Dave Suich Richie Williams Hester Goodman ...
In rural Georgia, a 10-year-old boy left home and walked a mile down the road to another town, where a concerned citizen called law enforcement. Deputies then arrested the boy’s mother, igniting ...
Ukulele Songs is the second solo studio album by American singer and Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder. It was released on May 31, 2011. [ 1 ] The album is composed of original songs and new arrangements of several standards.