For many, the name Jake Shimabukuro is synonymous with the ukulele. The award-winning musician, who is known for showcasing the versatility of the small stringed instrument in genres that include funk ...
Shimabukuro’s holiday show hits Maui’s MACC Saturday — expect tracks from his new album and a few surprise collaborators.
Years ago, an interviewer asked ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro whether there was any song he couldn’t play. “If you can hum it, you can play it on the ukulele,“ Shimabukuro said. The interviewer ...
Jake Shimabukuro will perform at the Southern Theatre on September 11, showcasing his exceptional talent on the ukulele. Known for his innovative style, Shimabukuro has captivated audiences worldwide, ...
NASHUA – One of the world’s greatest ukulele player, Jake Shimabukuro, opened his concert at the Nashua Center for Arts last Saturday with a sensitive melody reminiscent of a lullaby. Jake plays his ...
Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. Renowned ukulele virtuoso and composer Jake Shimabukuro is returning to Las Vegas ...
Renowned ‘ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro is set to kick off his “Grateful” Japan tour with a special one-night performance at Blue Note Hawaii, an event that promises to be an unforgettable ...
It’s been 17 years since Jake Shimabukuro’s solo ukulele version of The Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” went viral on YouTube and propelled him into the limelight. It’s been 16 years since he ...
The last two times that Jake Shimabukuro played Lincoln, he brought his ukulele to the Bourbon Theatre, thrilling the audience with his dynamic performance on the Hawaiian instrument. Thursday, the ...
Shimabukuro discussed the cover of “A Whiter Shade of Pale” in a post on his social media pages. “Mick suggested recording ‘Whiter Shade of Pale’ for our upcoming blues album,” he noted. “The original ...
Jake Shimabukuro doesn’t want to take any credit for the ukulele boom other than, over the last decade, he has seen thousands pick up the four-stringed Hawaiian instrument. But the “Jimi Hendrix of ...
The Honolulu native performs several songs in-studio and explains why everyone should play ukulele. Ukulele Sensation Jake Shimabukuro Jake Shimabukuro started playing ukulele at the age of 4 and soon ...