The Builder’s Experience is an all new virtual viewing package that can be purchased with any ‘ukulele that is built upon order. There will be live viewing portals showcasing a handful of the important steps in the building process. There will be an opportunity to view your instrument being built live, side by side to […]
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The inner workings of Kanile`a `Ukulele: meet the Kanile`a Krew, hear the latest on R&D, new techniques, check us out at shows and events around the world…and more!
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Mar
Joe on the Go: Kanileʻa ʻUkulele’s master luthier and company co-owner Joe Souza jumped in on an impromptu performance of the late Reverend Dennis Kamakahi’s classic “Wahine ʻIlikea.” This moment took place at Ukulele Underground’s (UU’s) first ever retreat on the island of Kauaʻi in February 2020. Mahalo to UU’s Aldrine Guerrero and special guest […]
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KĀNEʻOHE – Kanileʻa ʻUkulele is proud to support community events that support ʻukulele players in the community and worldwide. ʻUkulele Club of Hawaiʻi (UCH) Since 2006, Kanileʻa ʻUkulele owners Joe & Kristen Souza along with Bruddah Sam (Vaihi) and Lina Girl (Hawaiian 105 KINE-FM Radio) have hosted a community gathering of like-minded ʻukulele players in […]
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KĀNEʻOHE – Kanileʻa ʻUkulele is proud to sponsor the International ʻUkulele Contest & Hula Show offering up over $8,000 in prizes. See amateur players of all ages from around the world compete for top prizes at the Waikīkī International Marketplace main stage on Saturday, February 15, 2020 starting at 10:30 a.m. Kanileʻa ʻUkulele will […]
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Sep
You helped us hit 10,000 followers on Instagram so we’re giving you a chance to win a sweet prize that includes a gorgeous Kanileʻa K-3 Concert Premium ʻukulele! Enter to win by October 31. We pull one lucky winner the next day on November 1, 2019. Good luck and mahalo!
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On June 14, 2019, award-winning singer/songwriter Willie K acquired a Kanileʻa one-of-a-kind ʻukulele called the ʻIʻiwi Honi Koa to raise awareness of the plight of the native Hawaiian species of flora and fauna and to raise funds for Saving Hawai`i’s Forests, a 501 (c) 3 organization.
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The March 2019 gathering of the ʻUkulele Club of Hawaiʻi with guest instructor Dr. Trey Terada and performance by Tegan and Kaylen
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Kanile`a `Ukulele opens its retail doors on #BlackFriday to overwhelming success!
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When asked if Taylor Guitars will ever make a `ukulele, Bob Taylor makes a suggestion that is both a surprise and an honor.
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Oct
Oct
October 12, 2018 | It was a night of a thousand strums as Kanile`a artists, family, friends and fans gathered to celebrate our 20th anniversary with us at the historic Hawai`i Theatre on September 9, 2018. Even a month later, we are still humming the songs we heard, marveling at the dances we saw and […]
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