The best ukulele strings for you depends entirely upon which type of uke you have. It’s also important to keep in mind where you are in your ukulele playing journey, as some uke strings are better ...

San Diegans will have two chances over the next week to see ukulele innovator Jake Shimabukuro, who performs Friday at Pechanga Resort & Casino and Oct. 12 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts.

It looks like a toy guitar but the bright, cheery-sounding ukulele is riding a wave of popularity as the trendiest instrument for everyone from kids to retirees to learn. The instrument brings to mind ...