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Jake Shimabukuro in New York
Sony Hall in New YorkFri, Aug 21, 2026 · 07:00 PM
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Jake Shimabukuro is a Music / Rock / Pop event at Sony Hall in New York.
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Jake Shimabukuro is an American ukulele virtuoso from Hawaii, renowned for his fast and complex fingerwork. His music fuses jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco, creating a unique and captivating sound. He gained global fame in 2006 after a video of his performance of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" went viral on YouTube.
Attendees can expect a live show that showcases his extraordinary technique and genre-blending style. Shimabukuro has released numerous albums and is the subject of the documentary "Jake Shimabukuro: Life on Four Strings." This New York concert offers a chance to experience his artistry up close.
jazzbluesfunkrockbluegrassclassicalfolkflamenco
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How did Jake Shimabukuro become famous internationally?
He became famous in 2006 when a video of him playing "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" went viral on YouTube.
What music styles does his playing combine?
His music combines elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco.
Has a documentary been made about him?
Yes, the documentary "Jake Shimabukuro: Life on Four Strings" was released in 2012.
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Jake Shimabukuro
Jake Shimabukuro is an American ukulele player and composer from Hawaii known for his fast and complex finger work. His music combines elements of jazz, blues, funk, rock, bluegrass, classical, folk, and flamenco.
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Sony Hall in New York
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Sony Hall in New York
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