Jake Shimabukuro Biography
Jake Shimabukuro’s mother gave him his first ukulele lesson when he was 4. Ever since, he’s been experimenting with innovative techniques and sounds that cross-cut funk, jazz, rock, classical, even flamenco. From gigs at a local Honolulu café, Jake has swept onto the international stage, and now tours frequently with Jimmy Buffett. With his light-speed fingerwork, he plays original pieces and covers songs by artists ranging from Bach to Michael Jackson. His versatile sound is featured on Yo-Yo Ma’s holiday album, Songs of Joy and Peace, and Ziggy Marley’s Grammy Award-winning Love Is My Religion.
Shimabukuro is a spokesman for Music Is Good Medicine, a community outreach program that promotes healthy living through music. He travels to schools throughout Hawaii, the mainland US and Japan to inspire kids to create music and experience its therapeutic benefits. He recently forayed into the world of cinema to compose scores for the films Hoot (produced by Jimmy Buffet), Hula Girls, a hit Japanese independent film, and the Japanese version of Sideways. He just finished an album of Beatles covers, released in Japan and featuring a collaboration with Cyndi Lauper. And this past December, he performed with Bette Midler in front of the Queen of England.
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What topics does Jake Shimabukuro speak about?
Jake Shimabukuro is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include
Arts & Humanities,
Music,
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Jake Shimabukuro is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Jake Shimabukuro for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Jake Shimabukuro generally travels from Honolulu, HI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Adora Svitak, Erik Hersman, Dr. William Li, Carter Emmart and Andrew Bird. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jake Shimabukuro for an upcoming live or virtual event.