Taimane

“A thoroughly magnetic performer… she unspools one mind-boggling riff or run after another.” — Ukulele Magazine

“So much magic unfolded in such short order. Within the first moments of Taimane’s stunning set, we hear her play fiery flamenco, a famous phrase from the opera Carmen, a touch of Bach and more than a nod to her Hawaiian homeland, all on her ukulele.” – NPR

Led by virtuoso ukulele player and composer Taimane Gardner, the Taimane Band blends classical, rock, flamenco, and island traditions into a mesmerizing, high-energy experience. With her magnetic stage presence and boundary-pushing sound, Taimane and her ensemble, featuring guitar, percussion, and dynamic vocals, take audiences on a captivating musical journey rooted in Polynesian culture and global influences.

Named after the Samoan word for “diamond,” Taimane lives up to her name—radiant, multi-faceted, and fiercely original. Whether delicately finger-picking through Bach or tearing into Led Zeppelin with rockstar intensity, she seamlessly morphs genres with style and precision. Raised in Hawai‘i and discovered as a teen by legendary entertainer Don Ho, Taimane has captivated audiences ever since with her bold artistry and genre-defying performances.