Tag: ukulele

James Hill – Mariposa Talks Interview

James Hill – Mariposa Talks Interview

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In this interview for the Mariposa Talks series, ukulele maestro James Hill tells us why he chose the ukulele over the violin (it was more fun), talks about some exciting new directions he’s taken in his latest album, and addresses the question of whether the name of his instrument should be pronounced “yuke-a-laylee” or “ook-oo-laylee.”

 

Here’s some live performance videos of James Hill for your enjoyment:

Voodoo Child (Hendrix Ukulele Cover)
Billie Jean (Michael Jackson Cover)

Pacific Curls: Put Your Finger on the Pulse of a Global Sound

Pacific Curls: Put Your Finger on the Pulse of a Global Sound

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pacificCurlsExperiencing a Pacific Curls performance has been described as putting your finger on the pulse of a global sound.

This talented trio has an impressive repertoire featuring the ukulele, cajon (percussion instrument), various other percussive instruments, fiddle, Taonga pūoro (traditional instruments of the Māori people), guitar, stomp box, and kalimba.

With vocals in English, Te Reo Māori (Māori language), and Rotuman (indigenous language of a South Pacific island group), lifted up by backbeat Pacific rhythms, vivacious fiddle playing and evocative Māori instrumentation, Pacific Curls have pioneered a fusion sound that seamlessly blends their indigenous roots.

While their music defies classification, the joy it evokes is universally understood.

Folk-Pop-Electro-Jazz, Ukelele-Playing, Singer-Songwriter, JoJo Worthington

Folk-Pop-Electro-Jazz, Ukelele-Playing, Singer-Songwriter, JoJo Worthington

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jojoWorthingtonIndependent artist, JoJo Worthington, is a folk-pop-electro-jazz singer-songwriter who’s making a big impression with her original, catchy tunes.

Best known for singing and playing ukulele, she’s accomplished on the glockenspiel, melodica and other instruments too.

She started writing on guitar at the age of 14, then formed a band so her songs could be heard. By the time she was 16 she had gone solo.

JoJo has performed in Canada, the U.K., and even Hawaii, where she closed for legendary jazz saxophonist, Tom Scott, and ukulele virtuoso, Brittni Paiva.

Two songs on her most recent album have received substantial air play.

https://youtu.be/uncjDRz4-rs