Tag: Ukulele
'Jake Shimabukuro ‘Live in Japan’ Released on HitchhikeRecords/eOne
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'Byron Yasui Unveils Ukulele Concerto ‘Campanella’ With Jake Shimabukuro
A funny thing of minor historic consequence happened back in June. An underrated instrument found new respect in the music community thanks to a brazen foray into the symphonic arena: a 25-minute ukulele concerto -- yes, a ukulele concerto called 'Campanella'. Although the ukulele has seen other attempts at orchestral integration before, it is the ambition of composer Byron Yasui that is now turning heads.