The Ukulele: A Visual History

The Ukulele: A Visual History
ISBN-10
0879304545
ISBN-13
9780879304546
Category
Ukulele
Pages
111
Language
English
Published
1997
Publisher
Backbeat Books
Author
Jim Beloff

Description

(Book). From its birthplace in Portugal to its famous Hawaiian home, the "jumping flea" has left its mark on popular music and pop culture worldwide. This book traces the uke's evolution with colorful whimsy. Readers will meet some of the world's greatest ukulele players through profiles, photos, and a list of recordings. Splendid color photos show more than 100 of the finest and most unique ukes and vintage catalog illustrations, fanciful sheet music covers, and witty ads that capture the craze of the 1920s and '30s.

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