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Taimane became a popular local musician on the [[Waikiki]] performance circuit as a teenager.<ref name="Taimane’s Odyssey">{{cite web |last1=O'Connor |first1=Christina |title=Taimane's Odyssey |url=http://www.metrohnl.com/loco-princess-taimane-gardner/ |publisher=Metro Honolulu |accessdate=August 2, 2018 |date=March 18, 2016}}</ref> In 2005, she released her first album ''Loco Princess''.<ref name="The Diamond of Waikiki" /> Her album ''Life – The Art & Beauty of Being Human'' was released in 2008.<ref name="'Gift of Aloha' returns for the holidays">{{cite web |last1=Harada |first1=Wayne |title='Gift of Aloha' returns for the holidays |url=http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2008/Sep/23/il/hawaii809230302.html |work=The Honolulu Advertiser |accessdate=August 2, 2018 |date=September 23, 2008}}</ref> Other released solo projects include ''Ukulele Dance'' in 2012, ''We Are Made of Stars'' in 2015, ''Elemental'' in 2018 and ''Hawaiki'' (2022).<ref name="Taimane Gardner: Reaching for the Stars">{{cite web |last1=Moran |first1=Pat |title=Taimane Gardner: Reaching for the Stars |url=http://www.ukulelemag.com/stories/taimane-gardner-reaching-for-the-stars |work=Ukulele Magazine |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |date=July 2, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ukulele artist Taimane previews new 'Elemental' album |url=https://www.khon2.com/living808/ukulele-musician-taimane-is-releasing-her-new-album-on-june-5th/1129278918 |publisher=KHON-TV |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |date=April 18, 2018}}</ref> |
Taimane became a popular local musician on the [[Waikiki]] performance circuit as a teenager.<ref name="Taimane’s Odyssey">{{cite web |last1=O'Connor |first1=Christina |title=Taimane's Odyssey |url=http://www.metrohnl.com/loco-princess-taimane-gardner/ |publisher=Metro Honolulu |accessdate=August 2, 2018 |date=March 18, 2016}}</ref> In 2005, she released her first album ''Loco Princess''.<ref name="The Diamond of Waikiki" /> Her album ''Life – The Art & Beauty of Being Human'' was released in 2008.<ref name="'Gift of Aloha' returns for the holidays">{{cite web |last1=Harada |first1=Wayne |title='Gift of Aloha' returns for the holidays |url=http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2008/Sep/23/il/hawaii809230302.html |work=The Honolulu Advertiser |accessdate=August 2, 2018 |date=September 23, 2008}}</ref> Other released solo projects include ''Ukulele Dance'' in 2012, ''We Are Made of Stars'' in 2015, ''Elemental'' in 2018 and ''Hawaiki'' (2022).<ref name="Taimane Gardner: Reaching for the Stars">{{cite web |last1=Moran |first1=Pat |title=Taimane Gardner: Reaching for the Stars |url=http://www.ukulelemag.com/stories/taimane-gardner-reaching-for-the-stars |work=Ukulele Magazine |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |date=July 2, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Ukulele artist Taimane previews new 'Elemental' album |url=https://www.khon2.com/living808/ukulele-musician-taimane-is-releasing-her-new-album-on-june-5th/1129278918 |publisher=KHON-TV |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |date=April 18, 2018}}</ref> |
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Taimane has performed internationally in [[Japan]] and [[Hong Kong]].<ref name="'Gift of Aloha' returns for the holidays" /><ref>{{cite web |last1=Lynam |first1=Robin |title=Ukulele virtuoso Taimane Gardner thinking big ahead of Hong Kong gig |url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/music/article/1873844/ukulele-virtuoso-taimane-gardner-thinking-big-ahead-hong-kong-gig |work=South China Morning Post |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |date=October 30, 2015}}</ref> Her album ''We Are Made of Stars'' was nominated for Ukulele Album of the Year at the 2016 [[Na Hoku Hanohano Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Olwell |first1=Greg |title=Ohta and Tolentino Take Home Ukulele Album of the Year Award |url=http://www.ukulelemag.com/stories/news/ohta-and-tolentino-take-home-best-ukulele-album-award |work=Ukulele Magazine |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |date=May 31, 2016}}</ref> Taimane has also been recognized for her cover medley performances, including a spot on the [[Guitar World|Guitar World Magazine]] Top 10 Ukulele Moments list.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/the-top-10-ukulele-moments|title=The Top 10 Ukulele Moments|work=guitarworld|access-date=August 19, 2018}}</ref> On March 13, 2020, Taimane had an NPR [[Tiny Desk Concerts|Tiny Desk concert]] with over 1 million views.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXUCJKto68Q |title = Taimane: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert}}</ref> |
Taimane has performed internationally in [[Japan]] and [[Hong Kong]].<ref name="'Gift of Aloha' returns for the holidays" /><ref>{{cite web |last1=Lynam |first1=Robin |title=Ukulele virtuoso Taimane Gardner thinking big ahead of Hong Kong gig |url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/music/article/1873844/ukulele-virtuoso-taimane-gardner-thinking-big-ahead-hong-kong-gig |work=South China Morning Post |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |date=October 30, 2015}}</ref> Her album ''We Are Made of Stars'' was nominated for Ukulele Album of the Year at the 2016 [[Na Hoku Hanohano Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Olwell |first1=Greg |title=Ohta and Tolentino Take Home Ukulele Album of the Year Award |url=http://www.ukulelemag.com/stories/news/ohta-and-tolentino-take-home-best-ukulele-album-award |work=Ukulele Magazine |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |date=May 31, 2016}}</ref> Taimane has also been recognized for her cover medley performances, including a spot on the [[Guitar World|Guitar World Magazine]] Top 10 Ukulele Moments list.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/the-top-10-ukulele-moments|title=The Top 10 Ukulele Moments|work=guitarworld|access-date=August 19, 2018}}</ref> On March 13, 2020, Taimane had an NPR [[Tiny Desk Concerts|Tiny Desk concert]] with over 1 million views.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXUCJKto68Q |title = Taimane: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert| website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
Revision as of 08:07, 12 May 2023
Taimane Gardner | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Taimane Tauiliili Bobby Gardner |
Born | Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. | February 13, 1989
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Ukulele, Vocals, Guitar |
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.[5] 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.[4] 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.[9][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
- Loco Princess (2005)
- Life – The Art & Beauty of Being Human (2008)
- Ukulele Dance (2012)
- We Are Made of Stars (2015)
- Elemental (2018)
- Hawaiki (2022) [16]
References
- ^ Varga, George (October 3, 2012). "Tiny G string a key to ukuleles' success?". U-T San Diego. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ^ "Taimane Gardner reflects on Nā Hōkū Hanohano win, her new album and where it all began for her". www.hawaiinewsnow.com. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- ^ "Na Hoku Hanohano Awards 2019 Finalists Announced". Hawaii Magazine. April 23, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- ^ a b Mossman, Bill (July 14, 2006). "The Diamond of Waikiki". MidWeek. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ^ a b "TAIMANE GARDNER – UKULELE QUEEN". The Coconet TV. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ^ Chan, Tracy (March 7, 2017). "Taimane Gardner's video medley celebrates beach life and surf culture". Hawaii Magazine. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ^ "Taimane Gardner: Ukulele Virtuoso". Waldorf School TV. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ^ O'Connor, Christina (March 18, 2016). "Taimane's Odyssey". Metro Honolulu. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ^ a b Harada, Wayne (September 23, 2008). "'Gift of Aloha' returns for the holidays". The Honolulu Advertiser. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ^ Moran, Pat (July 2, 2015). "Taimane Gardner: Reaching for the Stars". Ukulele Magazine. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "Ukulele artist Taimane previews new 'Elemental' album". KHON-TV. April 18, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ Lynam, Robin (October 30, 2015). "Ukulele virtuoso Taimane Gardner thinking big ahead of Hong Kong gig". South China Morning Post. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ Olwell, Greg (May 31, 2016). "Ohta and Tolentino Take Home Ukulele Album of the Year Award". Ukulele Magazine. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "The Top 10 Ukulele Moments". guitarworld. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ "Taimane: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert". YouTube.
- ^ "ʻUkulele virtuoso Taimane's new album is steeped in her Polynesian roots". Hawai'i Public Radio. October 12, 2022. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
External links
- 1989 births
- Living people
- American people of Samoan descent
- Hawaiian ukulele players
- 21st-century American composers
- American women composers
- Musicians from Hawaii
- 21st-century American women musicians
- 21st-century women composers
- Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners
- Mountain Apple Company artists
- American musician stubs
- String musician stubs