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Shimabukuro brings respect to the ukulele
The Hawaii artist's dynamic playing style has raised the bar for the instrument
NEW YORK » Ukulele sensation Jake Shi*ma*bu*kuro usually gets at least one backhanded compliment after one of his performances. The person who gives it is typically someone who's been dragged to one of his concerts — and emerges as a converted fan.
"They have a newfound love and respect for the instrument after the show, and I think that it's great," Shi*ma*bu*kuro said in a recent interview. "I joke around with people, and I say one of the best things about being a traveling ukulele player is that audiences all over the world have such low expectations."
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The Hawaii artist's dynamic playing style has raised the bar for the instrument
NEW YORK » Ukulele sensation Jake Shi*ma*bu*kuro usually gets at least one backhanded compliment after one of his performances. The person who gives it is typically someone who's been dragged to one of his concerts — and emerges as a converted fan.
"They have a newfound love and respect for the instrument after the show, and I think that it's great," Shi*ma*bu*kuro said in a recent interview. "I joke around with people, and I say one of the best things about being a traveling ukulele player is that audiences all over the world have such low expectations."
The entire article can be found here . . .