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Sharing the love of ukulele
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- Professional ukulele performers JazzoomCafe from Japan and Blues Lee from Korea have their picture taken after performing at Marianas High School. (Contributed Photo)
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- Professional ukulele performers JazzoomCafe from Japan and Blues Lee from Korea have their picture taken after performing at Saipan Community School. (Contributed Photo)
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- JazzoomCafe from Japan and Blues Lee from Korea have their picture taken after performing at the Saipan International School. (Contributed Photo)
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- JazzoomCafe from Japan and Blues Lee from Korea perform at the Saipan International School. (Contributed Photo)
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- JazzoomCafe from Japan and Blues Lee from Korea have their picture with the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library staff. (Contributed Photo)
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- JazzoomCafe from Japan and Blues Lee from Korea give a presentation at Kagman High School. (Contributed Photo)
As part of the 2nd Marianas Ukulele Festival, held on Oct. 22, 2016, professional ukulele performers JazzoomCafe from Japan and Blues Lee from Korea gave special live performances sharing the love of ukulele music at several local venues.
The two visited KKMP Radio, Saipan Community School, the Office on Aging Man’amko Center, Marianas High School, Kagman High School, Saipan International School, and the Joeten Kiyu Public Library on Friday, Oct. 21.
“It was so fantastic, interacting with the local students, seniors, and members of the community,” said JazzoomCafe.
Many of the students were awed and inspired by the unique and incredible ukulele playing styles displayed by the special guest performers.
“I really enjoyed the entire day performing for so many different groups,” said Blues Lee, “and I hope we get to return for next year’s Marianas Ukulele Festival.”
These public performances and the Ukulele Festival were made possible through the outstanding support fof the Marianas Visitors Authority, Delta Air Lines, T Galleria DFS, KKMP Radio, Pacific Development Inc., Commonwealth Council for Arts and Culture, Fiesta Resort and Spa Saipan, IT&E, Serenti Hotel, Burger Comer Magliari, Top Development Inc., Mariana Resort and Spa, Robert T. Torres, Pacific Islands Club Saipan, Joeten Daidai Foundation, Dave’s Electronics, Marianas Variety, Best Sunshine, Pacific Trading Co., Tan Siu Lin Foundation, Saipan Ice and Water, Herman’s Modern Bakery, Rep. Ray Tebuteb, and Rep. BJ Attao.
The Marianas Ukulele Festival Association is a registered, non-profit organization whose mission is: to promote and perpetuate ukulele music and heritage by bringing people of all ages together to share the love of ukulele music; and to create an avenue for people of all cultures to share the island warmth and Hafa Adai Tirow spirit through the enjoyment of music and culture. We are confident that the annual Marianas Ukulele Festival will establish the Northern Marianas as a regionally renowned cultural and entertainment destination.
For more information, visit www.marianasukulelefestival.org. (PR)
