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chunky monkey
Ha`aha`a
USA
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 Posted - 03/12/2026 : 06:49:55 AM
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I joined a ukulele group in Arizona. No Hawaiian music so far, but they're running out of interesting tunes to play. They always sing, too. I'd like to introduce some basic Hawaiian ukulele tunes (hapa haole maybe like Sophisticated Hula) and need suggestions. I'm a long time slacker, but have only recently started with a baritone Ukulele, playing slack Uke (DGBD). The members are mostly novices, so I don't want to overwhelm them. I'm suspect that some of you do ukuleles too. Any ideas? Thanks
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thumbstruck
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 03/29/2026 : 12:21:46 PM
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"Nani", "Ulupalakua", "Kokee"...
Also, tunes from the 1920s - mainland kine, when ukulele making kept Martin Guitars in business. |
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Earl
`Olu`olu
USA
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Posted - 05/11/2026 : 02:55:12 AM
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Perhaps check on www.boiseukulelegroup.com and look at their posted song sheets. Consider their "luau list". I founded that group 18 years ago but no longer participate.
We brought in some Hawaiian music, but without me and a native Hawaiian member (Uncle Archie, who is now rather ill) they don't sing the good stuff any longer. They are intimidated by Hawaiian words and language. |
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Need some suggestions
