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Los Angeles and the 'Ukulele: A 130-Year-Old Love Story

Advertisement for ukuleles at Los Angeles music store and cover of The 'Ukulele by Jim Tranquada and John King

Date(s):

Saturday, May 03, 2025

Time:

2 p.m.

Type:

In Person

Audience:

Series:

Language:

English

Description:

Long before the ‘ukulele's latest wave of popularity, L.A. was a center of ‘ukulele culture--one of the first places outside Hawai'i where you could buy one, take lessons, or hear leading musicians perform.

Historian and author Jim Tranquada (The 'Ukulele: A History) discusses the long and often surprising history of the 'ukulele in Southern California.

 

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

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