News and Events
Kamaka Ukuleles in the 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