Jumping Fleas: the rise and rise of the Ukulele
Tom Service explores the world of the Ukulele, from the Hawaiian Royal Court of King Kalakaua to Blackpool Pier, the Royal Albert Hall, and thousands of UK classrooms.
Tom Service explores the world of the Ukulele, from the Hawaiian Royal Court of King Kalakaua to Blackpool Pier with George Formby, the Royal Albert Hall where hundreds of ukulele players performed Beethoven's Ode to Joy at the 2009 ±«Óătv Proms, and into thousands of classrooms where it's now the most widely taught instrument in British primary schools.
With Hawaiian born ukulele virtuoso and composer Taimane Gardner.
Producer: Ruth Thomson
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Marco Rinaldo
Relaxing Ukulele Music
Performer: Marco Rinaldo. Performer: Neiznany.- Zen Liv Records.
- N/A.
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George Formby
When I'm Cleaning Windows
Composer: Harry Gifford. Composer: Fred E. Cliffe. Performer: George Formby.- Prism Leisure Corporation.
- PLATCD 176.
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Leonard Cohen
Hallelujah
Performer: Jake Shimabukuro.- JS Records.
- JSV 1113.
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Joe Brown
I like Ukuleles
Composer: Pete Brown. Performer: Joe Brown.- Joe Brown Records.
- UGCD 008.
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Trad.
King Kalakaua March
Music Arranger: John King. Performer: John King.- Nalu Music.
- NALU-002.
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Candido Drumond De Vasconcelos
Clara Polka For Machete
Performer: Rob Mackilop. -
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Harold Arlen
Over The Rainbow
Lyricist: Yip Harburg. Performer: Israel Kamakawiwoʻole.- Big Boy Records.
- ±«ÓătvD 5912.
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Al Dubin
Halfway to Heaven
Composer: J Russel Robinson. Music Arranger: N/A. Performer: Cliff Edwards.- Take Two.
- TT 205.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Toccata
Performer: Taimane Gardner.- Mountain Apple Comany.
- MACD 2169.
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George Formby
I Told My Baby With The Ukulele
Performer: George Formby.- Prism Leisure Corporation.
- PLATCD 176.
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May Singhi Breen
Ukulele Lesson
Performer: May Singhi Breen. Performer: Vaughn De Leath.- Victor.
- N/A.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Prelude (From Cello Suite No. 1, BWV 1007)
Performer: John King.- Nalu Music.
- N/A.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Sinfonia No.1 in C major BWV787
Performer: Sir András Schiff.- ECM Records.
- ECM 2635/36.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Partita No.2 BWV 1004: Ciaccona
Performer: Daniel Estrem.- Magnatune.
- 888003622364.
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Georges Bizet
Carmen
Music Arranger: N/A. Performer: Taimane Gardner.- Mountain Apple Comany.
- MACD 2169.
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Al Dubin
Tip-Toe Thru The Tulips With Me
Composer: Joe Burke. Performer: Tiny Tim.- REPRISE.
- RSLP-6292.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Ode To Joy
Music Arranger: George Hinchcliffe. Music Arranger: N/A. Performer: The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. -
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Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
Hawai'i '78 Introduction
Performer: Israel Kamakawiwoʻole.- Big Boy Records.
- ±«ÓătvD 5912.
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Taimane Gardner
Water
Performer: Taimane Gardner.- Taimane Gardner.
- TG213-18.
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- Sun 14 Jan 2024 17:00±«Óătv Radio 3
- Fri 19 Jan 2024 16:30±«Óătv Radio 3
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