Bob Brozman – ukulele master and all around great musician – has died at the age of 59. He was one of the greats. You can read my interview with him here.
New Releases:
– Debut album from the Mother Ukers
– There’s a new album from The Burning Hell. Just one uke-heavy track but there’s also a bari-uke version of the album’s mega-hit Amateur Rappers here.
Malta’s Eurovision 2013 entry – very Train-y.
The Ukulele 2013 Spotify Playlist is filling up nicely with recent additions including the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra, Victoria Vox, Kara Square and the aforementioned track from The Burning Hell.
Ukulele Art
– Amy Crehore is embarking on the third ukulele in her series of painted Tickler ukuleles.
– Melbourne Ukulele Festival’s painted ukes contest
– Uke Hunt inspired art.
Photos
– For your camping trip: a panjolele. More Wave Sound Studios instruments.
– Transforming the ukulele.
Bob was too young, Al. But those whom the gods love die young. Probably jamming with another wizard of the strings, Roy Smeck, at this very moment.
If not jumping some fleas with the Hawaiian masters, going Bach to Bach with John King, ragging them strings with John Kavanagh, splitting some strokes with our George, or tiptoeing through the clouds with Tiny Tim.
Swapping licks with Killian Mansfield, too, no doubt.