Ukulele Legends Reunite in Hall of Fame | Honolulu News

Two legendary ukulele icons, Benny Chong and Byron Yasui, are being honored with induction into the Ukulele Hall of Fame—after decades of musical evolution, reinvention, and a fateful reunion that turned their shared love of jazz and Latin music into a powerhouse partnership. Chong, who once played guitar and bass in the Air Force and led the iconic Waikiki group The Aliis, and Yasui, who earned a doctorate and taught music theory before returning to his ukulele roots, found their magic together in the early 2000s through “The Art of Solo Ukulele.” Now, at 85, Yasui marvels at their effortless synergy, calling it “magic.” This induction isn’t just a tribute to their artistry—it’s a celebration of the ukulele’s power to bring musicians back together, time and again. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a690802b8ed025a4