Jim Beloff, 66, recounts his experiences in a new book, “UKEtopia!: Adventures in the Ukulele World,” an extensively illustrated history of the modern ukulele. In 1997, the same year the company went ...

Throughout its 130-year-old history, the ukulele has often been underrated - for many, this tiny four stringed instrument is a musical joke, a plastic toy or a cheap airport souvenir, but in fact, ...

Rain or shine? A short history of the weather forecast Ida Pfeiffer: 19th Century globetrotter Throughout its 130-year-old history, the ukulele has often been underrated – for many, this tiny four ...