A Spring Selection of ukulele videos from around the world to wish you an excellent weekend. Videos from the continents of North America, Europe, Africa, South America, Asia and Australia, all a pleasure for your ears !
Now, is there a ukulele player reading this post feeling valorous enough to set up an expedition to Antartica, the missing continent on Ukulele and Languages ? You won’t have to carry a flag with you, that’s all been done before; all I’m asking for is a tiny ukulele song in the middle of the ice packs of Antartica. I wouldn’t want anyone to get hurt trying so I suggest you watch this video before you make hasty plans to follow the tracks of Roald Amundsen. No volunteer ? Ah well, I don’t blame you, take it easy, make yourself a warm cup of tea and enjoy these videos instead !
1. Canada
Rob aka sanfordandsong accompanies the band Leaf Rapids on a cover of David Bowie‘s The Man Who Sold the World. I really like the atmosphere the ukulele creates.
2. France
Exquisite vocal harmonies coupled with cheekiness, Les Poupées Gonflées have just released their latest song, Sad Song.
3. Slovakia
Strempek Band, a band from Slovakia perform Celosvetová kríza.
4. Tunisia and Algeria
Multi-instrumentalist Hmenou from Tunisia covers the song Hchich et Pois Chiche from Algerian band Djmawi_Africa.
5. Columbia
Esteman and La Esteband from Columbia perform El Pimentón,. Lyrics can be found here.
6. Ukraine
Ukulele & More make the ukulele rock in a cover Моє море (My Sea) by Ukrainian band Скрябін
7. China
Sasa sings in Chinese on WAikiki beach Hawaii
8. Australia
Straight from the outback, Fidel and Sarah Anne perform a traditional banjo tune, Greasy Coat on ukulele and guitar. Clawhammer technique sounds great !
9. Thaïland
Zen Patiphan performs El Fragoberto an original ukulele instrumental.
Ganymede Gwilym on the 20th of May 2016 @ 09:43
A very interesting selection, Armelle ! Different continents and different styles, this is very enjoyable !
But I am very sad that Antarctica is missing, I am taking the first boat that goes to Terre-Adélie and during the journey I will compose the song “How cold this place for my Kala !”
Armelle Europe on the 20th of May 2016 @ 16:11
@Ganymede Gwilym : How brave of you ! I can’t wait to hear the song !
You might create a new musical style!
Make some scientific observations on the effects of deep frost on nylon strings and on the sound of your Kala! Have a safe trip ! :-)
Al on the 21st of May 2016 @ 20:28
Excellent selection, Armelle! Particularly loved Fidel and Sarah Anne.
Armelle Europe on the 22nd of May 2016 @ 11:32
@Al : Thanks for the feedback, Al ! I loved the mix between clawhammer uke and guitar in Fidel and Sarah Anne’s video. It sounds terrific!
Fidel and Sarah Anne – Greasy Coat on the 22nd of May 2016 @ 18:38
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Fidel and Sarah on the 24th of May 2016 @ 01:53
Hey, thanks for featuring us Armelle! Glad to represent Australia with clawhammer uke :) We’ve got a few more vids on our website you might enjoy too. Uke on!
Armelle Europe on the 24th of May 2016 @ 12:39
@Fidel and Sarah : Thanks for visiting Ukulele & Languages. I have watched several of your other videos, they sound great ! It is obvious you are having great fun playing together. Keep on making more vids !
Fidel and Sarah Anne, Stables: UkeTube on the 28th of May 2016 @ 15:00
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Nicola Graham on the 17th of November 2016 @ 10:44
Fidel and Sarah Anne proformance is very nice .Great song played with acoustic and ukulele.
Armelle Europe on the 28th of November 2016 @ 16:51
@Nicola:I agree, they are really great ! Glad you enjoyed !