Aulani Smith (left, front), Kathy English, Mary Keefer; (back) Mike Smith and Rick English

With so many fingers plucking away on the Windward side, it’s no wonder Kaneohe has two ‘ukulele manufacturers. Joe and Kristen Souza started Kanile‘a ‘Ukulele in 1997 by assembling them on their patio. Business grew so much they reopened recently in a much larger space at 46-216 Kahuhipa St. where they can turn out 150 units a month.

Photos from Kristen Souza
Publication date: November 15, 2006
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