The word ukulele is Hawaiian
and it means "jumping flea".
Emigrants from Madeira had brought
their instruments to Hawaii at the end
of the 19th century.
They developed the ukulele from
the Portuguese braguinha and rajao.
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Ukuleila's Tips for Beginners... The word ukulele is Hawaiian and it means "jumping flea". Emigrants from Madeira had brought their instruments to Hawaii at the end of the 19th century. They developed the ukulele from the Portuguese braguinha and rajao. |