Award-Winning 'Ukulele Maestro, Daniel Ho, Enthralls Audience for Archive's Diamond Jubilee Performance
In an exciting turn of events, renowned Hawaiian musician and composer Daniel Ho is set to perform in a virtual concert as part of the Musics from Around the World: Southern California Composers in Concert series. This event is co-presented by the UCLA Library and forms part of the yearlong celebration of the UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive's 60th anniversary.
Ho, an 'ukulele virtuoso and slack key guitarist, is known for his unique blend of traditional and contemporary sounds. He is also a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, singer-songwriter, producer, audio engineer, and record company owner, earning him eleven GRAMMY Award nominations and six wins. Additionally, Ho has received multiple Hawaiian Music awards and is a six-time Taiwanese Golden Melody Award winner.
The concert, funded by the UCLA Library's Hugo and Christine Davise Fund for Contemporary Music, will highlight contemporary global music makers. It will be held at the UCLA World Music Center, an institution that occasionally hosts concerts featuring diverse world music artists, including Southern California composers.
Interested participants can join the concert through Zoom registration. The UCLA Ethnomusicology Archive, a world-renowned research archive dedicated to the study of musical traditions from around the globe, established in 1961, plays a significant role in this event.
Daniel Ho is currently acting and singing in the semi-autobiographical musical "Pineapple Mango," and he has expanded his artistry to include filming and video editing due to the pandemic. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on this event, it is recommended to check the UCLA World Music Center’s official website or Daniel Ho’s official channels directly.
- Daniel Ho's performance in the Musics from Around the World: Southern California Composers in Concert series will captivate audiences with a fusion of traditional and contemporary music.
- As the virtual concert features global music makers, participants can anticipate a showcase of contemporary music by renowned musicians like Daniel Ho.
