This week the Green Room celebrates the ukulele, a sweet sounding little instrument with a growing fan base all over the world. Plus, Kate Botello plays something unexpected.
More from this week's episode:
Watch this space for an extended interview with ukulele expert Roy Sakuma - he had so many wonderful things to say, we'd love for you to hear more! Meanwhile - learn more about Roy, his ukulele school, and the Hawaiian Ukulele Festival, visit Roy's site here.
Music from this week's episode:
- "Ukulele Anthem," - Amanda Palmer (Caution! Contains adult language.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZaR_4us6Ec - "Poipu I Kaua'i," - Herb Ohta (known as Ohta-san; he was Roy Sakuma's teacher), with Herb Ohta, Jr.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfSeCqfMUsA - "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bFr2SWP1I
Learn to play, "Smells Like Teen Spirit," on your own ukulele! Find the chords here.
BONUS! Watch a video from Jake Shimabukuro, ukulele superstar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Hqtu-EBgts
