The ‘ukulele supergroup U3 brings together three heavy hitters of the uke world in a musical collaboration spanning the Pacific Ocean. With popular YouTuber Cynthia Lin and Nā Hōkū award-winning multi-instrumentalist Abe Lagrimas, Jr. in Honolulu, and "life of the party" Ukulenny in the San Francisco Bay Area, U3 joins forces to create an island-inspired cross-cultural sound. From jazz and bossa nova, to Hawaiian classics, to island reggae remixes, U3's debut album In Waves (2020) features genre-bending arrangements that bridge the artists' skills and versatility, and stretch the ‘ukulele into new territory. In addition to hearing all three artists play ‘ukulele on the album, Cynthia leads with her signature vocals, Ukulenny lays down U-bass and beatbox, and Abe displays his multi-instrumental virtuosity on drums, vibraphone, and percussion.  

Creator of the 100 Days of Ukulele Project, Cynthia Lin is a singer-songwriter based in Honolulu, Hawai'i, known for her heart-stirring vocals, versatile ukulele-playing, and role as a global creative community leader. Through her popular YouTube channel (70+ million views) and approachable teaching style, Cynthia has introduced the joy of ukulele to a new generation of fans. With the motto “Practice your ukulele 5 minutes a day: it’s good for your brain, and good for your soul,” Cynthia has encouraged thousands of budding artists to embrace and share their own creative journeys.  As an independent artist, Cynthia has toured the globe and released 9 album recordings, including “Ukulele Days” and “Cozy Christmas,” both of which hit the Billboard jazz and world charts. Also an actress, vocal coach, and dancer, Cynthia embodies the mantra that she lives by: Follow Your Passion. Find out more at cynthialin.com.

Abe Lagrimas, Jr. is a musician, composer, educator, and author who plays the drums, vibraphone, ukulele, and studied at Berklee College of Music. He competed in the highly prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Drums Competition and has worked with many different artists such as Eric Marienthal, Eric Reed, Kamasi Washington, Katisse Buckingham, Lalo Schifrin, Barbara Morrison, Michelle Coltrane, Jake Shimabukuro, Kenny Endo, and continues to be an in-demand session musician in Los Angeles. As a solo ukulele artist, Abe is a Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award (Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts) recipient and has released multiple albums in the United States, Japan, and South Korea. He has headlined many ukulele festivals throughout the United States, as well as Canada, Mexico, U.K., Germany, China, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, and Australia. Abe is also an active educator who has conducted workshops, currently teaches private lessons, and is an instructor for the Fender Play series. He is the author of Jazz Ukulele: Comping, Soloing, Chord Melodies (Berklee Press & Hal Leonard), which is available in stores worldwide and on Amazon. He currently endorses Canopus Drums, Paiste Cymbals, Vic Firth Drumsticks, Beato Bags, Ko'olau Ukulele, Analysis Plus Cables, Fusion Gig Bags, and Roswell Pro Audio.

Lenny San Jose, aka Ukulenny, is a performer and educator based in Oakland, CA. He started his ukulele career in 2009 on the BART train, working on his chops and occasionally getting passengers to sing along during his daily commute. His YouTube channel has attracted over 77,000 subscribers and 10 million views, and yes, there is a rick-roll somewhere in there.A multi-instrumentalist at heart, he taught at Oakland School for the Arts and Berkeley Unified School District for five years before becoming a full time musician. His performances feature the ukulele (of course), bass, saxophone, melodion, and beatbox, as he covers a wide variety of music. Lenny's influences include Stevie Wonder, the Beatles, and Bruno Mars, performed with the island spirit of groups like UB40, Kolohe Kai, and the electrifying Kapena. Collaborations include Ukulenny & Dos Pogi Boys (Hawaiian Reggae Trio), The Bob and Lenny Show (Trumpet/Guitar Jazz Duo), and U3 (Ukulele Trio). Sponsored by Kala Brand Music, Ukulenny is a regular fixture in the Kala website, Learn to Play Program and the Kala App. For more info, visit ukulenny.com and follow @ukulenny on social media and spotify.  

Craig Chee & Sarah Maisel, though individual musicians in their own right, have been performing as a duo since 2014. Marrying in 2015, their shared passion propelled them to prominence in the ‘ukulele world, performing globally as a duo and gracing the cover and pages of ‘Ukulele Magazine. Launching an online ‘Ukulele School with Artistworks in 2016, they also established popular monthly livestreams. Returning to Hawai’i in 2020, they continued to host multiple livestream events, including their popular Backyard Concert Series. In 2023, they founded the non-profit Four Strings at a Time, dedicated to music education, with an initial project—a benefit concert and online auction for Maui—raising over $200,000 in disaster relief. Their current initiatives include the ‘Ukulele Club of Hawai’i, the Four Strings Concert Series, ‘Ukulele Summit, and the development of elementary school curriculum.