Jesse Kalima
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Jesse Kalima (1920-1980), a Hawaiian singer, made a name for himself in 1935 with his blistering performance of Stars and Stripes Forever, which endeared him to music fans and patriots everywhere. Kalima's other 'ukulele contribution include being the first to use amplification and popularizing the tenor sized 'ukulele. His preference for this 'ukelele includes the wider fret spaces and greater resonance. He formed a band with his brother and cousin (The Kalima Brothers) and enjoyed a successful recording and touring career.