Thank you for this post Inda.
I have been to Hawaii many times and I love the gentle sound of the ukulele, but I was not quite sure where it originated either.
It is wonderful that the Kamaka family still carries on the tradition of making good quality musical instruments.
http://www.kamakahawaii.com/history.html
The guiding philosophy at Kamaka Hawaii has always been the candid, but sensible advice handed down from Sam Sr. to sons:
"If you make instruments and use the family name, don't make junk."
Love,
Sue