For Love of the “Jumping Flea”: Celebrating the History of the ʻUkulele Lecture and Performance
Posted on Oct 4, 2024 in HSA News
Please join us for this historic lecture/performance celebrating the ʻukulele as the Hawaiʻi State Archives kicks off National October Archives Month focused on Hawaiʻi’s beloved instrument. Featuring ʻukulele performances by: Doug Tolentino, David Kaʻio, Kū Souza, Kamaka Fernandez, Joe Souza and NUE with Raiatea Helm!
For Love of the “Jumping Flea”: Celebrating the History of the ʻUkulele
Sunday, October 6, 2024, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Orvis Auditorium, UH Music Dept., 2411 Dole Street
Admission & Parking Free
Please arrive early, seating is limited.
In partnership with the UH Mānoa Ethnomusicology Program and Shawn Yacavone of Ukulele Friend, the Hawaiian Music Archives is proud to celebrate the official ʻauana instrument of the State of Hawaiʻi. This amazing event features historical ʻukulele played by some of Hawaiʻi’s finest musical talent.
This unique offering will also be live-streamed on the Hawaiʻi State Archives Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/523960350232032
Download the program here: https://ags.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Archives-Month-2024-Concert-Program.pdf