Ukulele music – instantly recognizable as being ‘island style.’
Learn to play with our free ‘loaners’ and helpful volunteer teachers. It only has four strings so it’s an easy intro for all ages to play music.
Join the Kanakapila (jam session!) If you play, bring your uke (or borrow one of ours) and join in. It’s island style, all are welcome.
The ukulele is a versatile, 4-stringed instrument that is easy to learn. Hawaiians quickly adopted the small guitar-like instrument brought by Portugese Madeira Island immigrants when they came to work the pineapple or cane fields. They called it ‘uku lele’ or ‘jumping flea’ (probably due to the rapid finger movements when changing chords.)
The instrument came to the mainland from Hawaii during the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, 1915.
It’s fun, extremely portable, and incredibly popular in all kinds of modern music.
Learn to play ukulele!
We have teachers and ‘loaner’ ukuleles for you! It doesn’t take long to learn a few chords and how to strum. Soon you will be playing along and saying to yourself: “I’m an ukulele player!”
There are handouts to take home, and our friendly volunteers will hook you up with uke groups around town. Hawaiian musicians are some of the most welcoming around for new players. There are even vendors around the festival where you can purchase a ‘beginner’ instrument when you realize you can play.
Come join us!
Kanikapila (kah nee kah PEE lah) is an impromptu ‘jam session’ where the song choices and speed of play is directed by the emotion of the gathered players, singers and sometimes dancers. All are welcome, from novice to long-time players.
In Hawaii, it’s something you find at the beach or family gatherings when the meal is over, and the instruments all come out.
At Festival, it’s a tent full of unexpected delights as you never know who will drop by and join in.
Whether you’re an experienced player or a newbie, you’re welcome here. We’ll even loan you the uke if you forgot yours – or just learned to play!
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