5 Surprising Facts About the History of the Ukulele
These fun facts show that the ukulele history is full of twists, culture shifts, and global journeys. From royal courts to classrooms, it has danced through history with grace.
Ukulele history facts
The History of the Ukulele: From Island Origins to Global Fame
The ukulele history begins on the sun-drenched shores of Hawaii in the late 1800s. Portuguese immigrants from Madeira brought a small, guitar-like instrument called the braguinha. Hawaiians quickly adopted and adapted it, creating the ukulele—meaning “jumping flea,” possibly referring to… Continue Reading