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Description edit
From its birthplace in Portugal to its famous Hawaiian home, the "jumping flea" has left its mark on popular music and pop culture worldwide, this book traces this evolution with the colorful whimsy of the uke itself. Includes fascinating "uke" memorabilia, such as whimsical sheet music covers... read more
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Setting & Locations edit
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The ukulele is actually the descendant of a Portuguese musical instrument known as the braguinha or, less commonly, machete de braga,
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Ethnomusicology. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Jim Beloff (Author)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 787.8909
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