It is not a typical Hawaiiwan instrument, but it is where it became very popular. It is said to have been inspired by Portuguese instruments and musicians who migrated to Hawaii, by the end of the 19th Century. Do you think you know a lot about this instrument? Take our quiz and find out.
In the 18th Century
In the 19th Century
In the 20th Century
In the 17th Century
In Hawaii
In Portugal
In Canada
In Holland
Jumping flea
Jumping bear
Flying flea
Flying bear
Manuel Gomes
Manuel Nunes
Jose Nunes
Jose Gomes
1910
1920
1929
1940
In the 1940s
In the 1950s
In the 1960s
In the 1970s
In the 1950s
In the 1960s
In the 1970s
In the 1980s
Israel Kamakawiwo' ole
Don Ho
Ledward Kaapana
Kui Lee
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Maple wood
Pine wood
Hickory
Acacia Koa