The History of the ʻUkulele (1985) | PBS HAWAIʻI CLASSICS

In this classic episode of Spectrum Hawaii, the music and lore of the 'ukulele, as explained by Leslie Nunes, Harry B. Soria, Sam Kamaka Jr., and Jonah Nuuhiwa. Also, watercolor artist Susan McGovney Hansen shares her work, and the Hsiao-Hsi Yuan Puppet Troupe perform the art of Chinese hand puppets.
00:00 - Intro
09:43 - Hsiao-Hsi Yuan Puppet Troupe
13:23 - Interlude: Kauai Cane Field
13:57 - The 'Ukulele
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Classics Episode 127 (Spectrum 313)
Original Airdate: September 1985
Rebroadcast Date: June 21, 2023
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[@kevb2616]

Ukulele starts at 13:56

[@mauna2004]

Ho man that Jonah Nuuhiwa guy really surprised me! Awesome little taste of the past right here!

[@liesieberg7617]

fun!

[@GunnarderJotnar]

Who is playing at 14 : 00 ????