“Ukulele Ohana Jam” concert to enchant audience with Hawaiian music (with photos)

     Hawaiian ukulele masters Herb Ohta Jr, Taimane and Chris Kamaka will perform together for the first time this July at the "Ukulele Ohana Jam" concert.
 
     Herb Ohta Jr, son of legendary ukulele master "Ohta-san", is a master of jazz, R&B, Latin and Brazilian music. Taimane and her popular band, well-established Internet favourites with millions of views for their videos, will perform a variety of songs. Chris Kamaka, who hails from a long line of ukulele luthiers, is renowned for his velvety voice and bass playing.
 
     In addition, the concert will showcase Hawaiian hula dancing by Brittany Waihili' Okalani Atiburcio and Delys Hulali Recca. Audience members may bring along their own ukuleles for a grand finale jam to enjoy the fun of playing this four-stringed instrument.
 
     "Ukulele Ohana Jam" is one of the programmes of the summer festival International Arts Carnival (IAC). Details are as follows:
 
Date and time: July 13 (Friday), 8pm
Venue: Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium
Prices: $140, $200 and $260
 
Date and time: July 14 (Saturday), 8pm
Venue: Tai Po Civic Centre Auditorium
Prices: $140 and $200
 
Date and times: July 15 (Sunday), 3pm and 8pm
Venue: Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre Theatre
Prices: $140, $200 and $260
 
     Tickets are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). Credit card telephone bookings can be made on 2111 5999. For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2370 1044 or visit www.hkiac.gov.hk.
 
     The IAC, organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, will run from July 6 to August 12.