News and Events
Kamaka Ukuleles in the News
Three generations of Kamaka featured in Bank of Hawaii - Spirit of Hawaii commercial.
July 25, 2012
Skyler Kamaka (Kamaka granddaughter) crowned Miss Hawaii 2012
June 10, 2012
Sam Kamaka Jr. and Fred Kamaka Sr., of the Kamaka Ukulele ‘ohana, will be inducted to the Ukulele Hall of Fame
June 5th, 2012
Here's an awesome video from the Charleston, South Carolina online paper, Charleston City Paper interviewing Jake Shimabukuro talking about his custom Kamaka ukulele Here is a link to the article.
June 4th, 2012
Ukulele fans may want to add these places to their "bucket list" of places to visit. We would like to thank the San Francisco Chronicle for putting Kamaka Ukulele as their #1 destination.
April 20, 2012
Heart Strings: The Story of the Kamaka 'Ukulele now online
Abrigo 'Ohana and Kamaka Ukulele 'Ohana
October 13, 2011
Kina Grannis' Fans Go Above and Beyond to Replace the Singer's Stolen Heirloom -- Exclusive Video
September 13, 2011
August 31, 2011
Hawaiian Ukulele Goes Mainstream
August 2011
Casey Kamaka: An Ukulele Crusader
July 22, 2011
July 21, 2011
Festival showcases the humble ukulele's international appeal
July 15, 2011
Even more "righteous" ukulele from Eddie Vedder
July 12, 2011
Touring the Kamaka Ukulele Factory
Jule 10, 2011
Meet ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro
Jule 7, 2011
Vedder takes a ukulele holiday from Pearl Jam
June 29, 2011
Rock's nice guy gives it a little bit of pluck
June 27, 2011
June 26, 2011
Eddie Vedder's Ukulele Adds 17-Thousand to Rail Trail Project
June 15, 2011
Eddie Vedder's Ukulele Raises Money for Ferry County Trails
June 13, 2011
Eddie Vedder's 'immediate gratification': A Martin ukulele
May 29, 2011
May 7, 2011
Kamaka Ukulele factory hits all the right notes
April 17, 2011
April 10, 2011
Oahu suggestions - a lot of fun and a little different
March 24, 2011
February 17, 2011
The "Glee" Cast Ends Season with Island Favorite
June 9, 2010
Hawaii's Backyard: In Tune with Tradition
January 30, 2010 — Honolulu Star Bulletin
Hawaii's oldest ukulele factory offers free tours
June 30, 2009 — Los Angeles Times
Snapshots - Doing Business For 50 Years or Longer
October 25, 2009 — Honolulu Star Bulletin
Ukulele remain hot sell despite down economy
July 29, 2009 — Honolulu Advertiser
Modest 'ukulele made a big impact on stars' lives
July 29, 2009 — Honolulu Advertiser
July 25, 2009 — Los Angeles Times
Ukulele Player issue 4
Those Four Irresistible Strings by Allen Salkin
August 10, 2008 — The New York Times
Socastee musician adds his touch to Obama gift
January 19, 2009 — The Sun News
High school senior wins ukulele contest
September 24, 2008 — Honolulu Star Bulletin
Da Kine: PBS to air feature on Kamaka ukuleles
September 16, 2008 — Honolulu Star Bulletin
3rd Annual Ukulele Contest at Aloha Tower Marketplace
August 28, 2008 — KGMB9 Sunrise
Windy City Uke Fest: August 2008
August 10, 2008 — Ukulele Tonya
Store now offers Kamaka ukuleles
August 9, 2008 — Guam Pacific Daily News
JB's Ukulele Hut now selling Kamaka gear
August 9, 2008 — KUAM News
Aloha Tower Marketplace Presents its Third Annual Ukulele Contest
July 2008 — First Friday Hawaii
Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro plays Chicago
May 09, 2008 — Hawaii Magazine
The Kamaka Ukulele Factory Tour
May 2008 — WUOL 90.5FM
Ukulele god: Jake Shimabukuro doesn't gently strum the classic Hawaiian instrument
April 8, 2008 — Houston Chronicle
Roy Sakuma and the Waikoloa Ukulele Festival
February 27, 2008 — KGMB9 Sunrise
My Visit to the Kamaka Ukulele Factory
December 28, 2007 — Hawaii Travel Newsletter
August 25, 2007 — KHON2 Morning News
Oahu ukulele festival aims at world record
July 23, 2007 — Honolulu Advertiser
August 27, 2006 — Honolulu Advertiser
PBS's Antiques Roadshow Discovers Hawaii's Hidden Treasures
August 25, 2006 — KHNL News 8
August 3, 2006 — Modern Guitars Magazine
May 1, 2006 — Around Hawaii
April 26, 2006 — MidWeek
How I Learned to Play the 'Ukulele
November/December 2005 — Spirit of Aloha Magazine
May 29, 2005 — The New York Times
Ukulele business has found path to success
"Patience is a virtue" for 90 years at Kamaka Hawaii.
February 27, 2006 -- KHON2
Ukulele shop grew into historic status
Why the Hawaii Visitors Bureau put its warrior sign in front of the Kamaka factory in 1960.
July 17, 2005 -- Star Bulletin
"Forget Tiny Tim. Think Jim Hendrix. Neo-traditionalists and young upstart players are uke-ing it out."
September 2004 -- enRoute Magazine
Reyn Spooner collaborates with Kamaka Hawaii to create their newest wearable art design.
May 2005 -- Reyns
The Honolulu Zoo continues its summertime twilight concert series with new sponsorship. The August 3, 2005 show features comedian Frank DeLima and a Kamaka ukulele giveaway.
May 30, 2005 -- Honolulu Advertiser
A New York Times travel writer takes a trip back in time at the Kamaka Hawaii factory in Honolulu.
May 29, 2005 -- New York Times
Island Mele - Review: "Ka 'Ukulele Lele" by Bryan Tolentino
Contemporary Hawaiian Music showcasing Bryan's artistry on his Kamaka 8-string. New album available at Kamaka Hawaii, Inc. and local record stores.
May 21, 2005 -- Star Bulletin
Ho'okena: 'Cool' with the moonlighting
"Cool Elevation" by Ho'okena is nominated for a Grammy Award.
February 9, 2005 -- Honolulu Advertiser
Hoku Zuttermeister, Bryan Tolentino and Chris Kamaka perform at Reyn's Ala Moana to introduce a new Reyn Spooner shirt honoring the history of Kamaka ukuleles, and to promote Tolentino's new album, "Ukulele Lele."
Monday, May 16, 2005 -- Star Bulletin
Children's charity gets gift of 125 ukuleles
The Ukulele Guild donates 125 new ukes to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu and will provide free lessons as well. Kamaka Hawaii is one of the sponsors.
Sunday, November 7, 2004 -- Star Bulletin
The ukulele is more popular than ever, with "a new high-energy breed of players more likely to pound than pluck." Insights from Casey Kamaka and others.
July 8, 2002 -- Star Bulletin
Lucky You Live Hawaii: Kamaka Ukulele Factory
KHNL-8 tours the factory.
January 22, 2002 -- KHNL
Ukulele luthier Kamaka honored
Samuel Kamaka Sr. is inducted into the Ukulele Hall of Fame