Ukulele

In Acacia Bay, Taupo, is a garage that's never seen a car, but in which hundreds of stringed instruments have been crafted and repaired. Curtis Carlson is a Luthier - he repairs ukeleles, banjos and… Audio

Colin Peacock interviews a survivalist and ukulele virtuoso from Fairbanks, Alaska, who makes his second visit here for masterclasses, workshops and concerts in Auckland, and plays two songs live on… Audio

It's easy enough to buy an instrument off the shelf, but how about making one yourself? Dave Gilberd of Goldbeard Guitars left behind a career as an aircraft engineer to pursue the art of guitar… Audio

It's easy enough to buy an instrument off the shelf, but how about making one yourself? Dave Gilberd of Goldbeard Guitars left behind a career as an aircraft engineer to pursue the art of guitar… Audio

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is in New Zealand as part of its 30th anniversary tour. The 30 Plucking Years tour features a lot of new songs, including Amy Winehouse's Valerie and Pharrell… Audio

Richie Williams one of the original players in The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain talks about his early years playing electric guitar in Liverpool and the success of the UOGB thirty years since… Audio

Melody Thomas – herself a one-time ukulele teacher – speaks to music teachers, students and musicians about what it takes to be a good music teacher, and a good student. Audio

The Māori word of the week is: ukurere - ukulele. Ka whakatangihia e ia tana ukurere. She played her ukulele. Audio

Victoria Vox is a singer/songwriter and ukulele player from Baltimore in the US. With nine albums under her belt, Vox has taken the unmistakeable sound of the ukulele into new and eclectic directions… Audio

In two sessions recorded in Wellington this year, the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra produced their first full-length album. Titled Be Mine Tonight after the classic song by Th' Dudes, the… Audio

Just returned from gigs in China and Japan, the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra are about to embark on a New Zealand tour in support of their debut album, and head to the United States in… Audio

New Zealand Live comes from Auckland again this week where Simon is joined by a trio of Ukulele players. Originally formed six years ago to play just a short set at a music festival organised by one… Audio

The ubiquitous ukulele has made something of a comeback in recent years. On any given weekend in most cities, you will most likely be able to find a ukulele band or even a ukulele orchestra playing… Audio

Learning the ukulele can be intense. Well, throw into the mix Te reo Māori and you have a 10 week REAP (Rural Education Activities Programme) taking place on Wednesdays at Hau Ariki Pa, Martinborough.

The New Zealand Ukulele Festival is being held tomorrow at the Trusts Arena at Henderson in Auckland. It's the biggest ukulele festival in the world, and includes a performance by the world's largest… Audio

Canadian ukulele virtuoso James Hill is top of the bill at the annual NZ Ukulele Festival in Auckland. Audio

Stewart Taipari teaches the Ukulele and is a founding member of Ukes on Fire, based in Thames. Audio