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In This Chapter What happens in Hawaii doesnt necessarily stay in Hawaii
Buster Keaton, Thomas Edison, flappers, and the Roaring Twenties The ukulele conquers the world
The ukulele is huge. We all get that. But how did the ukulele go from niche, local instrument to worldwide phenomenon? Interestingly enough, the worldwide appeal of the ukulele these days can be traced right back to its beginnings. Rather than being a purely Hawaiian instrument, its roots are truly international. In this chapter, I trace the history of the uke, from its humble beginnings to todays ukulele boom.
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