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Jumping Fleas: the rise and rise of the Ukulele

Tom Service explores the world of the Ukulele, from the Hawaiian Royal Court of King Kalakaua to Blackpool Pier, the Royal Albert Hall, and thousands of UK classrooms.

Tom Service explores the world of the Ukulele, from the Hawaiian Royal Court of King Kalakaua to Blackpool Pier with George Formby, the Royal Albert Hall where hundreds of ukulele players performed Beethoven's Ode to Joy at the 2009 ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Proms, and into thousands of classrooms where it's now the most widely taught instrument in British primary schools.

With Hawaiian born ukulele virtuoso and composer Taimane Gardner.

Producer: Ruth Thomson

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29 minutes

Last on

Fri 19 Jan 2024 16:30
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Marco Rinaldo

    Relaxing Ukulele Music

    Performer: Marco Rinaldo. Performer: Neiznany.
    • Zen Liv Records.
    • N/A.

  • George Formby

    When I'm Cleaning Windows

    Composer: Harry Gifford. Composer: Fred E. Cliffe. Performer: George Formby.
    • Prism Leisure Corporation.
    • PLATCD 176.

  • Leonard Cohen

    Hallelujah

    Performer: Jake Shimabukuro.
    • JS Records.
    • JSV 1113.

  • Joe Brown

    I like Ukuleles

    Composer: Pete Brown. Performer: Joe Brown.
    • Joe Brown Records.
    • UGCD 008.

  • Trad.

    King Kalakaua March

    Music Arranger: John King. Performer: John King.
    • Nalu Music.
    • NALU-002.

  • Candido Drumond De Vasconcelos

    Clara Polka For Machete

    Performer: Rob Mackilop.

  • Harold Arlen

    Over The Rainbow

    Lyricist: Yip Harburg. Performer: Israel KamakawiwoΚ»ole.
    • Big Boy Records.
    • ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔD 5912.

  • Al Dubin

    Halfway to Heaven

    Composer: J Russel Robinson. Music Arranger: N/A. Performer: Cliff Edwards.
    • Take Two.
    • TT 205.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Toccata

    Performer: Taimane Gardner.
    • Mountain Apple Comany.
    • MACD 2169.

  • George Formby

    I Told My Baby With The Ukulele

    Performer: George Formby.
    • Prism Leisure Corporation.
    • PLATCD 176.

  • May Singhi Breen

    Ukulele Lesson

    Performer: May Singhi Breen. Performer: Vaughn De Leath.
    • Victor.
    • N/A.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Prelude (From Cello Suite No. 1, BWV 1007)

    Performer: John King.
    • Nalu Music.
    • N/A.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Sinfonia No.1 in C major BWV787

    Performer: Sir AndrΓ‘s Schiff.
    • ECM Records.
    • ECM 2635/36.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Partita No.2 BWV 1004: Ciaccona

    Performer: Daniel Estrem.
    • Magnatune.
    • 888003622364.

  • Georges Bizet

    Carmen

    Music Arranger: N/A. Performer: Taimane Gardner.
    • Mountain Apple Comany.
    • MACD 2169.

  • Al Dubin

    Tip-Toe Thru The Tulips With Me

    Composer: Joe Burke. Performer: Tiny Tim.
    • REPRISE.
    • RSLP-6292.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Ode To Joy

    Music Arranger: George Hinchcliffe. Music Arranger: N/A. Performer: The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.

  • Israel KamakawiwoΚ»ole

    Hawai'i '78 Introduction

    Performer: Israel KamakawiwoΚ»ole.
    • Big Boy Records.
    • ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔD 5912.

  • Taimane Gardner

    Water

    Performer: Taimane Gardner.
    • Taimane Gardner.
    • TG213-18.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 14 Jan 2024 17:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
  • Fri 19 Jan 2024 16:30
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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