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Champions of the Ukulele

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UKE BOX 1 — Champions of the Ukulele

(original broadcast date: September 19, 2012)

Champions of the ukulele: folks who can’t stop playing, promoting, and extolling the virtues of the ukulele as an instrument of peace, love, and happiness.

PLAYLIST

Ukulele Anthem by Amanda Palmer (Studio Version)
Corinne Bailey Rae — Put Your Records On, Ukulele Cover by Emily 52 Covers
Bohemian Rhapsody by Jake Shimabukuro
Litte Boxes by Walk Off The Earth
LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem (ukulele cover) by koshergoose7
Mellow Yellow by Lester and Victoria (live)
Oh! Sunken Ship by Swan Phoenix
Traditional fiddle music – Smash the Window by James Hill
Leonard Cohen – I’m Your Man by Lester Alfonso (live)
M-A-U-R-E-E-N (radio edit) by Josh Rikfin
Scene from The Jerk (1979) with Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters
What the World Needs Now by Jim Boggia
Neil Young — Harvest Moon by Lester and Victoria (live)
MIA — Paper Planes (ukulele cover) by ukelscute
Peter Schilling — Major Tom by thegentlesurprise

UKE BOX is the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with your host Lester Alfonso. It’s recorded live every Wednesday at 5pm.

Peterborough Summer Mix

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UKE BOX 136 – Peterborough Summer Mix

(original broadcast date: July 20, 2016)

“Peterborough Summer Mix” is a playlist inspired by the people I met on the streets of Peterborough during the Peterborough Pulse open street festival.

PLAYLIST

1. Summer Vibe by Walk Off the Earth
2. Mrs. Robinson by Jake Shimabukuro
3. Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
4. Tiptoe Through the Tulips – Tiny Tim (Acrez Remix)
5. Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Kaminada
6. Nancy Sinatra – These Boots Are Made for Walkin’ by La Familia de Ukeleles
7. What a Wonderful World by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
8. Wind Beneath My Wings / He Hawai’i Au by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
9. Royals by Walk Off the Earth
10. Shake it Off by Walk Off the Earth
11. Bohemian Rhapsody by Jake Shimabukuro

Several blocks of downtown became pedestrian-only for a good part of the day and everyone could enjoy free activities right on the street. This year included a free ukulele workshop from Zan Bilz at the corner of Parkhill and George. Listen to a rockin’ “Summer Mix,” some random street interviews, and radio requests live from ‪Peterborough Pulse.

UKE BOX is the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with your host Lester Alfonso. It’s recorded live every Wednesday at 5pm.

Ukuleles in Song

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UKE BOX 137 – Ukuleles in Song

(original broadcast date: July 27, 2016)

“Ukuleles in Song” is a playlist of songs that mention ukuleles in their lyrics…

PLAYLIST

1. My Ukelele by George Formby
2. Crazy in Love by Ukebox
3. I Like Ukuleles by Joe Brown
4. Got a Ukelele by Loudon Wainwright III
5. Ukulele Funk by Ukulele Funk
6. Run Away and Join the Circus by Tricity Vogue
7. Gang of Rhythm by Walk Off The Earth
8. Ukulele Lady by Bette Midler
9. I Love U-kuleles (I love Ukuleles) A Funny Song by Bryant Oden
10. I Love a Ukulele by Annette Hanshaw (1930)
11. Ukulele Lullaby (Since Ukulele Lady had a Baby) by Trix Sisters
12. Crazy Words, Crazy Tune (1927) by Johnny Marvin
13. Oh, How She Could Play the Ukulele! by Johnny Marvin
14. Give Me a Ukulele and A Ukulele Baby (1926) Irving Aaronson and his Commanders
15. I’m the Ukelele Man by George Formby
16. Ukulele Anthem by Amanda Palmer

UKE BOX is the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with your host Lester Alfonso. It’s recorded live every Wednesday at 5pm.

Pete Seeger

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UKE BOX 151 – Pete Seeger

(original broadcast date: February 8, 2017)

An all ukulele tribute to American folk singer and social activist Pete Seeger.

PLAYLIST

1. If I Had A Hammer by Ukulele Theatre
2. My Rainbow Race by Lester Alfonso (live)
3. Ukulele played Pete Seeger style by Jim Ruff
4. (documentary clip) – Pete Seeger was given a ukulele when he was 8 years-old.
5. Living in the Country – ukulele by Aaron Keim
5. If I Had A Hammer – ukulele version by Lee Hayes
6. Where Have All The Flowers Gone by Ken Middleton
7. (documentary clip) – Pete Seeger said “Participation can save the human race.”
8. Woody Guthrie – This Land is Your Land by mr happy asthma
9. Abiyoyo by Peter Alsop
10. What Did You Learn in School Today on ukulele by עמיר שפיר
11. Malvina Reynolds – Little Boxes by Lester Alfonso (live)
11. American Masters – The Power of Song (2007) PBS (clip) – Bruce Springsteen talks about censorship.
12. All Mixed Up by cjhoylemusic
13. (documentary clip) Pete Seeger said “If you love your country, you’ll find a way…”
14. We Shall Overcome – Instrumental Ukulele by Al Wood
15. Where Have All the Flowers Gone Ukulele by Jessica St. John
16. (documentary clip) – Pete Seeger talks about the inspiration for Waist Deep in the Big Muddy.
17. Waist Deep in the Big Muddy – Ukulele by ChrisDeston821
18. (documentary clip) – Pete Seeger said “I look upon myself like a planter of seeds…”
19. Malvina Reynolds – Little Boxes by Walk off the Earth
23. Quite Early Morning – Baritone Ukulele by Todd b
24. This Little Light of Mine by Lester Alfonso
24. If I Had A Hammer – ukulele by Rachel Ithen

Sources
YouTube
American Masters – The Power of Song (2007) PBS (YouTube)

UKE BOX is the all ukulele radio show on Trent Radio 92.7FM in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada with your host Lester Alfonso. It’s recorded live every Wednesday at 5pm.