Cavaquinhos Across the Continents

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The Cavaquinho is a small string instrument (like the ukulele) of the European guitar family with four wires or gut strings. This instrument first went to Madeira (in 1854, to become the braguinha) and then on to Hawaii (in 1879) to become the ukulele. Presented by Partners of the Americas - District of Columbia Chapter […]

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