Date, Time, & Place
The Festival will take place all afternoon from 1-6 p.m. this Sunday, October 13, 2013 at the Yokouchi Pavilion/A&B Amphitheater, inside the Maui Arts and Cultural Center.
Musician Lineup
Bring your low-backed beach chairs or a blanket for a relaxing afternoon on the lawn with friends and family as you enjoy island music by acclaimed ‘ukulele musicians! Roy Sakuma, Oahu’s renowned ‘ukulele teacher who started the first and original ‘ukulele festival in 1971, will serve as M.C. to help us celebrate Hawai’i’s beloved instrument. Line-up includes:
- Ohta-san & Nando Suan
- Richard Ho’opi’i
- Willie K
- Paula Fuga,
- Kamakakehau Fernandez
- Brittni Paiva
- the Hula Honeys
- Derick Sebastian,
- Aidan James
- Tamlyn Tamura
- Nelly & Daniel Baduria
- Nick Acosta
- Andrew Molina,
- Napua Greig and Halau Na Lei Kaumaka O Uka,
- S.E. Kalama Intermediate School ‘Ukulele Band under direction of Benny Uyetake,
- Seabury Hall’s Hawaiian Ensemble led by instructor Jon Tod
There will be displays of made-in-Hawaii arts and crafts, and ‘ono-licious island foods available all afternoon from local vendors such as: The Daily Grindz, Sumo Dogs, Ono Nuts, Outrigger Pizza Co., Shaka Pops, and Real Fruit Ice Cream Co. PLUS: There will be drawings for more than a dozen fine new ‘ukulele!
Free ‘Ukulele Workshop
Saturday, October 12 in McCoy Studio Theater, 10:00 am
This workshop is conducted by Roy and Kathy Sakuma for students of all ages, from child to adult. They will teach songs written by Roy Sakuma and there will be a drawing to win a Kala ‘ukulele! Lessons are designed for beginning and intermediate players: the only requirement is that a student can hold C, F and G7 chords. Attendees will be invited to participate in Sunday’s ‘Ukulele Festival, playing one of the songs learned in the workshop. Students should bring their own ‘ukulele, notepaper and a pencil. Pre-registration is not required.