Kamaka Ukulele Marks 110 Years
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A well-known local ukulele maker is celebrating 110 years in business this week.
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Kamaka Ukulele is the original creator of the pineapple ukulele, which is widely played throughout the islands. World-renowned artists, including Jake Shimabukuro play their instruments.
The company is still owned and operated in Hawaii by the fourth generation of the Kamaka ‘ohana.
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Mayor Rick Blangiardi will recognize Kamaka ‘Ukulele’s June 18, 1916 founding date with a proclamation signing on Wednesday, a day ahead of the anniversary. Several other events will be held to mark the milestone including a gala concert at Rock a Hula in the Royal Hawaiian Center on July 10. The concert is hosted by the International ‘Ukulele Festival of Hawaii. Tickets are available now at kamakaukulele.com
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The company is also offering limited-edition ukuleles.
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