Taimane Gardner Explained

Taimane Gardner
Birth Name:Taimane Tauiliili Bobby Gardner
Birth Date:13 February 1989
Birth Place:Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Occupation:Musician, composer
Instrument:Ukulele,Guitar, Vocals

Taimane Tauiliili Bobby Gardner,[1] (born February 13, 1989) who often performs under the mononym Taimane, is an American ukulele virtuoso and composer. In 2019, she won a Nā Hōkū Hanohano award, for Favorite Entertainer of the Year.[2] In 2019, Taimane Gardner's song, Water, from her album, Elemental was nominated for Instrumental Composition of the Year by Nā Hoku Hanohano Awards.[3]

Early life

Gardner was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Jack and Elva Gardner, and is of Samoan, German, Irish, French, and Swedish descent.[4] [5] Her name translates to diamond in the Samoan language. Gardner began playing the ukulele at the age of 5 and attended Roy Sakuma’s ukulele school. She was discovered by legendary musician Don Ho at age 13 and also studied under Jake Shimabukuro as a teenager.[6] She graduated from the Honolulu Waldorf School before attending Kapiolani Community College.[7]

Career

Taimane became a popular local musician on the Waikiki performance circuit as a teenager.[8] In 2005, she released her first album Loco Princess. Her album Life – The Art & Beauty of Being Human was released in 2008.[9] Other released solo projects include Ukulele Dance in 2012, We Are Made of Stars in 2015, Elemental in 2018 and Hawaiki (2022).[10] [11]

Taimane has performed internationally in Japan and Hong Kong.[12] Her album We Are Made of Stars was nominated for Ukulele Album of the Year at the 2016 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.[13] Taimane has also been recognized for her cover medley performances, including a spot on the Guitar World Magazine Top 10 Ukulele Moments list.[14] On March 13, 2020, Taimane had an NPR Tiny Desk concert with over 1 million views.[15]

Discography

Albums

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Varga . George . Tiny G string a key to ukuleles' success? . U-T San Diego . August 2, 2018 . October 3, 2012.
  2. Web site: Taimane Gardner reflects on Nā Hōkū Hanohano win, her new album and where it all began for her . 2022-10-26 . www.hawaiinewsnow.com . November 11, 2019 . en.
  3. Web site: 2019-04-23 . Na Hoku Hanohano Awards 2019 Finalists Announced . 2022-10-26 . Hawaii Magazine . en-US.
  4. Web site: Mossman . Bill . The Diamond of Waikiki . MidWeek . August 2, 2018 . July 14, 2006.
  5. Web site: TAIMANE GARDNER – UKULELE QUEEN . The Coconet TV . August 2, 2018.
  6. Web site: Chan . Tracy . Taimane Gardner's video medley celebrates beach life and surf culture . Hawaii Magazine . August 2, 2018 . March 7, 2017.
  7. Web site: Taimane Gardner: Ukulele Virtuoso . Waldorf School TV . August 2, 2018.
  8. Web site: O'Connor . Christina . Taimane's Odyssey . Metro Honolulu . August 2, 2018 . March 18, 2016.
  9. Web site: Harada . Wayne . 'Gift of Aloha' returns for the holidays . The Honolulu Advertiser . August 2, 2018 . September 23, 2008.
  10. Web site: Moran . Pat . Taimane Gardner: Reaching for the Stars . Ukulele Magazine . August 3, 2018 . July 2, 2015.
  11. Web site: Ukulele artist Taimane previews new 'Elemental' album . KHON-TV . August 3, 2018 . April 18, 2018.
  12. Web site: Lynam . Robin . Ukulele virtuoso Taimane Gardner thinking big ahead of Hong Kong gig . South China Morning Post . August 3, 2018 . October 30, 2015.
  13. Web site: Olwell . Greg . Ohta and Tolentino Take Home Ukulele Album of the Year Award . Ukulele Magazine . August 3, 2018 . May 31, 2016.
  14. News: The Top 10 Ukulele Moments. guitarworld. August 19, 2018.
  15. Web site: Taimane: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert. .
  16. Web site: 2022-10-12 . ʻUkulele virtuoso Taimane's new album is steeped in her Polynesian roots . 2022-10-26 . Hawai'i Public Radio . en.

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