The honor went to Benny Chong and Byron Yasui during an induction ceremony at the International Ukulele Festival of Hawaii.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Contrary to popular belief, the ukulele did not originate in Hawaii. You can actually trace the origins of the iconic string instrument to the Portuguese island archipelago ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A celebration of all things ukulele is happening today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Oaokaena Kirkland, Director of Hawaiian Culture and Arts for Kala ...

The successful Hayward Hawaiian Music Series will wind down with Masters of the 'Ukulele, hosted by award-winning musician Patrick Landeza. This special concert honors a rich Hayward legacy — since ...

Perhaps you have just recently come to realize that it is a pity your old ukulele is collecting dust in your attic so you decided to pick it up and start strumming its strings, which is probably what ...

The spirit of Hawaiʻi’s most beloved instrument continues to thrive as the International ‘Ukulele Festival of Hawai‘i returns July 10-12, bringing together musicians, families, and fans from around ...

The Ukulele Orchestra of the Western Hemisphere performed at the historic El Cid restaurant in Silver Lake Thursday. SILVER LAKE, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The Ukulele Orchestra of the Western Hemisphere ...

HONOLULU, Hawaii (KITV4)-- Ukulele Project Hawaii is collecting Ukulele's for keiki on Hawaii who lost them in the fires. Keiki from Lahaina have expressed their feeling about losing their ukuleles.

HONOLULU — Its frisky four strings are the sound of Elvis’s “Blue Hawaii,” of Tiny Tim tiptoeing through the tulips and lately, beyond all reason, of a popular “Bohemian Rhapsody” cover. Above all, ...

HONOLULU (KITV4) -- After more than 50 years, the world's first and original ukulele festival will play its final song this summer. July 17 will mark the last "Ukulele Festival Hawaii." The annual ...

Lyle Ritz, the revered bassist for “The Wrecking Crew” and pioneering jazz ukulele player, who made a huge impact on musicians in Hawaii, has died at 87. He died peacefully after a long illness under ...