So, what instrument did the ukulele evolve from anyway?
If you've ever wondered what instrument did the ukulele evolve from, the answer actually takes us thousands of miles away from the sunny beaches of Hawaii to a small, rugged island in Portugal called Madeira. It's a bit of a plot twist for most people because the ukulele is so deeply tied to Hawaiian culture that we just assume it was born there. But like many great things, it's actually the result of people moving around, bringing their favorite stuff with them, and a little bit of accidental magic. ...