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Lokahi
USA
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 Posted - 08/15/2002 : 10:38:45 PM
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Aloha,
I'd be curious as to folks favorite 'ukulele recordings. What's your's?
Pops
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hapakid
Luna Ho`omalu
USA
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Posted - 08/16/2002 : 12:33:43 AM
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Although I heard many ukulele-only instrumentals, I enjoy hearing any song with Israel strumming his little Martin. Like his voice, the ukulele had a breathy, ethereal sound when recorded.
I love to hear Willie K hammering away changalang style like on Amy's "I Ka 'Aina Kaulana" or others, like Ale'a's "Holo Wa'apa." Pure Heart's first album is still a favorite because of the way they put ukulele in so many different settings, from surf guitar to jazz. I love just about anything Troy Fernandez plays, including everything recorded by the Ka'au Crater Boys. And I also like the way more modern groups like Keahiwai and Opihi Pickers use the uke. I like it all!
Jesse Tinsley
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Pupule
USA
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Posted - 08/17/2002 : 9:27:36 PM
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I do not own this CD but it sounds like a good one to me. Any one own it?
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The Art Of Solo Ukulele
In honor of the Honolulu Academy of Arts 75th Anniversary, the academy will release this exciting new CD on April 19, 2002. Featuring four of Hawaii's top ukulele virtuosos: Benny Chong, Gordon Mark, Jake Shimabukuro and Byron Yasui. Each performer represents a different aspect of the ukulele's broad range of styles, and the album spans a wide spectrum from local Hawaiian favorites to jazz, pop, Broadway and even classical music.
I've seen Byron Yasui play a couple of times. He plays a mean "Stars and Stripes" on the `uke. Check this link for an interview with these guys.
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Lokahi
USA
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Posted - 08/18/2002 : 1:39:55 PM
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Aloha, Andy!
Thansk for the link to the interview and the information regarding their recording. Sounds cool.
Mahalo!
--Pops
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ukejackson
Akahai
USA
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Posted - 08/18/2002 : 2:02:55 PM
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i've seen Byron play, too, Andy. he was at the ukulele expo last year and he was superb. interesting interview. thanks.
Uke Jackson, from farmers markets to festival mainstages, from crossroads cafes to cosmopolitan cabarets |
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