Ukulele Virtuoso & Composer; Billboard Chart-Topping Recording Artist; Subject of "Jake Shimabukuro: Life on Four Strings"

Honolulu, HI, USA
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Jake Shimabukuro Biography

Jake Shimabukuro is a ukulele virtuoso and composer known for redefining the possibilities of the instrument. A fifth-generation descendant of Japanese and Okinawan immigrants to Hawaii, Shimabukuro incorporates jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco into his music, contributing to the evolution of contemporary ukulele performance. He has been described as the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele and has performed for audiences worldwide, including a performance for the Queen of England.

Shimabukuro began playing the ukulele at age 4, receiving his first lesson from his mother. He was a founding member of Pure Heart and later formed Colon. As the first Hawaiian artist signed by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music, Shimabukuro developed a following in Hawaii and Japan. His international recognition grew after a video of his rendition of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" went viral on YouTube, amassing millions of views and expanding his global audience.

Throughout his career, Shimabukuro has released multiple albums and collaborated with artists such as Bette Midler, Yo-Yo Ma, Jimmy Buffett, Ziggy Marley, and Mick Fleetwood. He has performed at venues including Sydney Opera House and Hollywood Bowl. His album "Peace, Love, Ukulele" reached the top of Billboard's World Albums chart, and "Trio" achieved number one on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Albums chart. Shimabukuro has composed original music for Japanese films, including the soundtracks for "Hula Girls" and the Japanese remake of "Sideways." He also released the duo album "Blues Experience" with Mick Fleetwood and has toured nationally in support of his recording "Pop Experience."

The documentary "Jake Shimabukuro: Life on Four Strings" chronicles his life and career, with screenings at film festivals, broadcasts on PBS, and a DVD release. Shimabukuro has appeared on television programs such as "The Today Show," "Good Morning America," and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien." He was nominated to serve on the National Council on the Arts and is the founder of the Four Strings Foundation, which provides music education workshops and resources to schools and teachers, supporting music education and community engagement.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Jake Shimabukuro Videos

Jake Shimabukuro Performing Bohemian Rhapsody On HiSessions ...

Jake Shimabukuro Performing Bohemian Rhapsody On HiSessions ...

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Jake Shimabukuro - "Bohemian Rhapsody" - TED (2010) - ukelele ...

Jake Shimabukuro - "Bohemian Rhapsody" - TED (2010) - ukelele ...

Jake Shimabukuro strums monster sounds out of the tiny Hawaiian ukelele, as he plays a cover of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody." A sensational...

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