We feature the Midwest’s finest selection of ukuleles and unusual and exotic flutes from around the world.
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Guitars Ukuleles Banjos Mandolins Dobros Electric Instruments Flutes Drums Violins Violas Cellos Basses Odd Instruments From Around The Globe Music Accessories & Books
Store Hours Tuesday - Friday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
111 South Main Street PO Box 264 (for USPS mailing) Viroqua, Wisconsin (608) 637-7730
We also carry accessories like ukulele strings, traps, cases and instruction books....
The Ukulele is actually the descendant of a four-stringed musical instrument known as the machęte or, less accurately, the braguinha from the Portuguese island of Madeira. The collision of cultures that created the ukulele (or uke) can be traced to the very specific date of August 23, 1879. This was the day that the Ravenscrag, a British Ship filled with 423 men, women and children from Madiera, arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii. After a difficult four month voyage, the weary travelers were understandably thrilled to have finally reached their destination. According to the legend, upon arriving in Honolulu Harbor, a musician-passenger by the name of Joăo Fernandes hopped onto the wharf and then began singing Portuguese folk songs of thanksgiving for their safe arrival. Although he was playing chiefly for the benefit of his fellow passengers, the assembled Hawaiians couldn’t help but be moved by his performance. They also couldn’t help but notice the curious instrument on which he was accompanying himself – a machęte.
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Kanaloa Ukuleles
Kanaloa® Ukuleles is a division of Volz Music Products, LLC. Our goal is to supply the finest Ukuleles to both the hobbyist and professional musician at affordable prices.
A home grown family business dedicated to providing quality performance ukuleles at a great price. Our small company started because we love the ukulele and always enjoy meeting others who feel the same way.
Córdoba ukuleles capture the charm of traditional Portuguese ornamentations and exotic woods. Available in African mahogany or solid koa. Completely handmade
