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I always feel a little funny being in front of a lot of people trying to show them my approach to the ukulele, but I do enjoy it. I do get a little more nervous doing workshops rather than performing.

Jake Shimabukuro

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Jake Shimabukuro
Age: 48
Born: 1976
Born: November 3
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