Jake Shimabukuro Old Town New Folk

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Hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Jake Shimabukuro has taken the four-string instrument to breathtaking new heights. Since first gaining worldwide fame with his viral rendition of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” Shimabukuro has toured the globe—from the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House—mesmerizing audiences with his lightning-fast technique and genre-defying sound.

Over the course of more than a dozen albums, the Hawaii-born musician has collaborated with an astonishing roster that includes Yo-Yo Ma, Jimmy Buffett, Bela Fleck, Bette Midler, and Willie Nelson. His most recent project, Blues Experience, finds him joining forces with Fleetwood Mac co-founder Mick Fleetwood for an exhilarating take on blues classics, reimagined through ukulele and percussion.

A passionate collaborator and storyteller, Shimabukuro channels joy, innovation, and pure musical spirit in every note. His concerts are dazzling celebrations of connection—proof that even the smallest instrument can carry the biggest sound.