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Kamaka Ukuleles in the News
Ukulele business has found path to success
"Patience is a virtue" for 90 years at Kamaka Hawaii.
February 27, 2006 -- KHON2
Ukulele shop grew into historic status
Why the Hawaii Visitors Bureau put its warrior sign in front of the Kamaka factory in 1960.
July 17, 2005 -- Star Bulletin
"Forget Tiny Tim. Think Jim Hendrix. Neo-traditionalists and young upstart players are uke-ing it out."
September 2004 -- enRoute Magazine
Reyn Spooner collaborates with Kamaka Hawaii to create their newest wearable art design.
May 2005 -- Reyns
The Honolulu Zoo continues its summertime twilight concert series with new sponsorship. The August 3, 2005 show features comedian Frank DeLima and a Kamaka ukulele giveaway.
May 30, 2005 -- Honolulu Advertiser
A New York Times travel writer takes a trip back in time at the Kamaka Hawaii factory in Honolulu.
May 29, 2005 -- New York Times
Island Mele - Review: "Ka 'Ukulele Lele" by Bryan Tolentino
Contemporary Hawaiian Music showcasing Bryan's artistry on his Kamaka 8-string. New album available at Kamaka Hawaii, Inc. and local record stores.
May 21, 2005 -- Star Bulletin
Ho'okena: 'Cool' with the moonlighting
"Cool Elevation" by Ho'okena is nominated for a Grammy Award.
February 9, 2005 -- Honolulu Advertiser
Hoku Zuttermeister, Bryan Tolentino and Chris Kamaka perform at Reyn's Ala Moana to introduce a new Reyn Spooner shirt honoring the history of Kamaka ukuleles, and to promote Tolentino's new album, "Ukulele Lele."
Monday, May 16, 2005 -- Star Bulletin
Children's charity gets gift of 125 ukuleles
The Ukulele Guild donates 125 new ukes to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu and will provide free lessons as well. Kamaka Hawaii is one of the sponsors.
Sunday, November 7, 2004 -- Star Bulletin
The ukulele is more popular than ever, with "a new high-energy breed of players more likely to pound than pluck." Insights from Casey Kamaka and others.
July 8, 2002 -- Star Bulletin
Lucky You Live Hawaii: Kamaka Ukulele Factory
KHNL-8 tours the factory.
January 22, 2002 -- KHNL
Ukulele luthier Kamaka honored
Samuel Kamaka Sr. is inducted into the Ukulele Hall of Fame