Jake Shimabukuro ideaCity10

About this talk:
The ukulele will change the world! Here, Jake Shimabukuro shows us the truth behind that idea. His performance and discussion demonstrate how the ukulele is no longer the "underdog of all instruments," but instead can be elevated to high art. His high energy show puts the acoustics at our new (classical concert theatre) venue to the test, taking the ukulele far, far away from its traditional Hawaiian roots and has the audience out of their seats with a rousing set that includes "Let's Dance," "Blue Roses Falling" and even a rendition of George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps".

About this speaker:
Though some still have trouble pronouncing his last name and the instrument he plays, Jake Shimabukuro (she-ma-BOO-koo-row) is recognized as one of the world's most exciting and innovative ukulele (oo-koo-LAY-lay) players and composers. From a modest beginning performing at a local Honolulu café, Jake has gone on to play renowned and popular venues and festivals across the world.

Category:

Entertainment

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• zoomer
• media
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• city
• 2010
• jake
• shimabukuro
• moses
• znaimer
• zoomer media
• ideacity
• ideacityonline
• jake shimabukuro
• ukulele
• Japanese Singer
• Hula Girls
• Japanese Music
• Sideways
• Hawaiian Music
• jazz
• classical rock
• Music is Good Medicine
• Bela Fleck
• Ziggy Marley
• Live Performance
• Bette Midler
• While My Guitar Gently Weeps
• Let's Dance
• Blue Roses Falling
• Koerner Hall
• Royal Conservatory of Music

[AiDiemLe]

superb

[dnguyen11]

must have that tab of blue roses falling ugh

[koukikstone]

Very wonderful!

[SquadbayNinja]

Absolutely amazing.  Every time he performs it's like a rock concert how he turns people into believers.