The Ukulele is the best-known Hawaiian instrument. In the 1950's and 60's all the bands had ukulele players. Some of the great musicians that made the instrument very popular were: Eddie Kamae, Ohta-san, Lyle Ritz, Don Baduria, Sr., John Lukela, Jesse Kalima, Kahauanu Lake, and Peter Moon.

oday there is a renaissance of sorts, thanks to the popularity of the new generation of ukulele players influencing the young people of Hawai'i to pick up and learn to play; Troy Fernandez, Kelly-boy Delima, and Jake Shimabukuro. Herb Ohta, Jr. is just one breed of ukulele players.