The ukulele has always appealed to the older generation.

I actually got to perform for Queen Elizabeth, and I got to meet her after the show. She said she thought my performance was beautiful and I got to shake her hand and it was just an incredible moment.

Blues, rock and hip hop are more about a lifestyle and culture than notes on a page.

Hawaii is a small, close community.

Growing up, the ukulele was always a respected instrument. It's a big part of our culture. It wasn't until I started traveling outside of Hawaii that I realized people didn't really consider the ukulele to be a real instrument.

I still believe that music is healing to some extent.

The ukulele has always appealed to the older generation.