New Article on Jake from the Star Advertiser

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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."

The entire article can be found here . . .
 
Aloha Kanaka916,
Mahalo nui for posting the story...guess you now know I come to the forums before reading the paper...sheesh..even some days not even reading it....
 
Yea, I know . . . gets really depressing at times when you read da papah.
 
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