Composer

A simple ukelele can be a mighty instrument in the right hands. Taimane has the right hands. She moves fluidly and fluently from Bach to Zeppelin, with stops at flamenco and the traditional music of her home, Hawaii. Her virtuosity is matched by her passion for live performance and her ability to connect with audiences. Taimane’s videos have garnered 50,000,000 views and her social media followers number nearly half a million. The word is out – see what Taimane’s fans are raving about.

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Taimane

Straz Center for the Performing Arts

Hawaii’s empress of the ukulele, Taimane, has caught the attention of audiences worldwide with her explosive stage show accompanied by violin, guitar, and percussion. Taimane’s sound draws from her island heritage combined with flamenco, classical, and rock. This is a performance you will not want to miss! Taimane is “distinguished by her island roots and passionate performances.” – Honolulu Star Advertiser

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Born and raised in Hawaii of Hapa Samoan descent, ukulele virtuoso and songwriter Taimane and her quartet morph genres that stretch her instrument far beyond the familiar melodies of the island, whether delicately finger picking through Bach or radically ripping through Led Zeppelin. Come experience the fierceness of a rock star filtered through the intoxicating sweetness of the ukulele, and see why Taimane is quickly becoming a global cultural beacon.

Taimane and Her Quartet

Stanford University

Celebrating its 26th anniversary season, International Guitar Night returns to our stage for the 15th consecutive year with another unforgettable evening of world-class guitar mastery. This year’s lineup features an extraordinary quartet of acoustic guitarists from across the globe, each bringing their own distinct style and cultural flair:

Composer

Taimane Gardner

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 20, 2026

International Guitar Night · Livermore Valley Arts

Past events

Nov 23, 2025

Taimane · Straz Center for the Performing Arts

Sep 14, 2023

Taimane · Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts

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