History and Culture of the Ukulele

The video explores the history of the ukulele, starting with its association with Hawaiian music. It delves into traditional Hawaiian instruments before the ukulele's arrival, highlighting the cultural significance of percussion instruments. The narrative shifts to Madeira, the ukulele's birthplace, and its rich musical heritage. The journey of the ukulele to Hawaii is detailed, focusing on the migration of Madeiran people and the instrument's introduction to Hawaiian culture. The influence of Hawaiian royalty in integrating the ukulele into traditional music and its global spread is also discussed.

Which instrument was traditionally used in Hawaiian hula dancing?

• Guitar

• Ipu

• Ukulele

• Banjo

What is the oh hey hanuihu?

• A percussion instrument

• A type of drum

• A stringed instrument

• A nose flute

Where is the actual birthplace of the ukulele?

• Hawaii

• Portugal

• Madeira

• Spain

What does 'Madeira' mean in Portuguese?

• Island

• Wood

• Music

• Ocean

Why did Madeirans migrate to Hawaii in the 1800s?

• To find better job opportunities

• To escape war

• To explore new cultures

• To study music

Who was Joao Fernandez?

• A Portuguese minstrel

• A Hawaiian musician

• A Hawaiian king

• A Madeiran cabinet maker

What did the Hawaiian Gazette say about the new instrument?

• It was a percussion instrument

• It was a cross between a guitar and a banjo

• It was a type of flute

• It was a type of drum

Who were the first credited ukulele makers?

• Madeiran cabinet makers

• Spanish musicians

• Portuguese sailors

• Hawaiian natives

Which Hawaiian king was instrumental in popularizing the ukulele?

• King Lunalilo

• King David Kalakaua

• King Kamehameha

• King Kamehameha II

How did the ukulele become a part of Hawaiian music tradition?

• Through royal functions and hula dances

• By being used in religious ceremonies

• By being sold in local markets

• Through international trade