- 129th Uke Meetup: Celebrating Asian & Pacific Islander American Heritage MonthThe Tiki Terrace, Des Plaines, IL
Hau'oli La Mei! HAPPY MAY!!
Hau'oli Mei Lā! HAPPY MAY DAY (May 1st)
Hau'oli Lei Lā! HAPPY LEI DAY! (May 1st)
MAY IS ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH!!
We'll be celebrating it by playing some popular songs by and about AAPI.What/Who: Wonderwall's 'Ukulele Meetup Group
Meets When: LAST Thursday of each month.
Where: The Tiki Terrace Hawaiian Restaurant & Tiki Bar
1591 Lee Street, Des Plaines IL 60018*********************************************************************************
Playing from our Hawaiian Songbooks Vols. 1-4 and additional songs from Bonus songbooks and single sheets.
All registered members can download & printout our Hawaiian songbooks. Click here: https://www.meetup.com/WonderwallsUkuleleMeetupGroup/messages/boards/thread/52453609
ALSO: Asian American Pacific Islander Songs: https://www.meetup.com/wonderwallsukulelemeetupgroup/messages/boards/thread/53590000/0/#133377541
"Chotto Matte Kudasai" is Japanese which means, 'please wait a little'. Written by Jeanne Nakashima/Loyal Gardner, it was recorded by dozens of artists in the 70s.
[Please note: Another song called 'Choto Mate Kudasia, note the spelling, is a J-Pop (Japanese pop) girl group S/mileage in 2012 now known as Angerme.]"Dahil Saiyo" a timeless, Filipino love song. It was recorded by many artists including Julio Iglesias and The Lettermen.
"Nobody", a 2009 hit performed by South Korea K-Pop (Korean pop) girl group, The Wonder Girls.
"Sukiyaki" Did you know? The original recording of "Sukiyaki" (aka Ue o Muite Arukō**) by Kyu Sakamoto reached U.S. Billboard Top 100 in 1963. He was the first Asian artist to achieve this.
"Wahine Ilikea"
DONATION: $5 minium. All donations goes towards Meetup fees to maintain our presence on this website.
Methods: Cash in-person or Zelle (email me and I'll send contact info).REMINDER: WONDERWALL IS CLOSING. ALL SALES FINAL.
Our sponsor, WONDERWALL Music Shoppe is receiving customers 'BY APPOINTMENT ONLY'. Bldg management requires masks be worn upon entering bldg. Shipping or pick-up services available.Wonderwall is an authorized dealer of Kamaka, Kala, Eddy Finn, Recording King, Dan Scanlan and other musical instruments and accessories, Contact us if you have any questions.
[Photo of GiGi's pink hibiscus plant.]