The ʻUkulele Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of ʻukulele history. We have partnered with the Hawaii State Archives, and much of our large collection of ʻukulele, ʻukulele sheet music and method books, ʻukulele recordings, and other ʻukulele related materials are now homed in Honolulu at the Archives. The Archives is working to digitize the materials to make them available to people everywhere. The Archives also has our collection of original inductee portraits on display. If you are visiting Hawaii, you can visit the archives to see them yourself.
Our Mission
The ʻUkulele Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the ʻukulele — as players, makers, teachers, composers, and promoters. Since the inaugural induction ceremony at ʻUkulele Expo 1997, the Hall of Fame has honored the men and women whose work has shaped the instrument's history and ensured its survival and popularity across generations.
The Inductees
Our inductees span the full history of the ʻukulele — from the Madeiran craftsmen who created the instrument in Hawaiʻi in 1879, to the vaudeville stars who made it a national craze in the 1920s, to the Hawaiian virtuosos who kept the tradition alive through the mid-20th century, to the modern players who brought it to a global audience.
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Board of Directors
Sue Abbotson, Mike Chock, Paul Syphers, Jim Tranquada, Nuni-Lyn Walsh, Tom Walsh, Dave Wasser, Byron Yasui
Contact
For inquiries, please email us at ukulele@ukulele.org.
