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Nikkei
Horizons Ukulele Band
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Saturday,
September 6, 2008 from 3:30 p.m.
Bellevue Community College Main Campus GYM (G Bldg) [campus map] Stage |
(Photo courtesy of Nikkei Horizons Ukulele Band) |
Hear ukuleles and songs from Hawaii and Japan, listen to the uniquely Hawaiian sound of the slack key guitar and be entertained by featured vocalists when the Nikkei Horizons Ukulele Band returns to the Aki Matsuri performing arts stage on Saturday, September 6th. The band is comprised mostly of Japanese American seniors and got its start through the ukulele classes offered by the Seattle Nikkei Horizons continuing education program. Age does not matter with ukulele players and many in the band are in their 70's. The ukulele classes are taught by Dr. Jack Akamine, his wife Helen, and John Iwai. Bandleader Akamine imparts an authentic Island flavor to the band having been raised in Hawaii and with over 50 years of experience playing the ukulele and guitar. The band plays for audiences at retirement and senior centers, community events and gatherings. At a recent special performance, the band had the privilege of playing on the same program and meeting the ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro. The band size fluctuates depending on the nature of the performance and availability of band members |
(Nikkei Horizons Ukulele Band members with Jake Shimabukuro) |
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