They’ve plucked their way into Windsor Castle, Carnegie Hall and China. Now, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is tinkling across America with a set list Tiny Tim never imagined: a mix of ...

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When a friend began suffering from dementia, Andy King wanted to help him retain his memory. So, he created something memorable. A ukulele orchestra. If the very idea sounds whimsical — this humble ...

For almost three decades, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has been bringing its quirky mix of musical entertainment to the world. It all started in 1985, when George Hinchliffe thought it would ...

The Eagle’s Trace Strummers is a unique group. The average age of band members is 83, with the oldest at 92. Wherever they perform, miles of smiles can be seen throughout the audience, which is often ...

The ukulele is a dangerous instrument. A little bit of uke, applied by discerning musicians, can be a good thing. Too much of the four-stringed, beach baby guitar, though, can drown a listener so ...

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