The ukulele is a traditional Hawaiian plucked string instrument, close to the cavaquinho, a popular instrument from Portugal
of which it is an adaptation. Very fashionable in the first half of the 20th century, this small versatile instrument,
essential component of a Hawaiian orchestra, was quickly adopted by various musical movements,
from popular song to jazz, sometimes because it brought a humorous or exotic dimension to an ensemble.
The version presented is a Motu, a very compact instrument derived from the Ukulele, developed by a luthier from the
island of Oléron.
Acquisition area: Oleron island (France)
Size: L x l x e in cm: 56 x 16 x 3
Background picture: Dinan_Bretagne
