The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, founded in nineteen eighty-five by George Hinchliffe and Kitty Lux, is the world's original all-ukulele ensemble—think classical poise meets cheeky covers of pop, jazz, and movie themes. Dressed in tuxes, they strum everything from Bowie to Beethoven on soprano, tenor, concert, and bass ukes, with sharp wit and zero pretension. Today, members like Guy Hargreaves, who the trout interviews in this episode of the trout show keep the party going—proof that four strings can handle any tune.
Four Strings, Zero Dignity – Chatting with Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
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