Easy to Play, Easy to Carry, Ukulele Makes a Comeback

For many serious musicians, the small, four-stringed ukulele is a toy, the underdog of the instrument world. It became popular when it was showcased at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, and its popularity soared through World War I, the 1920s and on into the 1950s. But, then, it seemed like the world lost interest. Now, in the 21st century, the ukulele is experiencing a renaissance, and a lot of that can be attributed to senior...

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