The Kala Tenor Ukulele with Desert StoryLines Logo Bag Sunburnt Country by Chantelle Mulladad is part of the Desert StoryLines collection a collaboration between Kala Brand Music, Jacaranda Music, and Keringke Arts. This special series celebrates genuine Aboriginal artwork by three talented artists from Santa Teresa, Northern Territory, transforming Kala ukuleles into meaningful expressions of culture, storytelling, and connection to Country.
The idea for creating a range of ukuleles featuring Aboriginal Art began in 2008, when Chris Martin, CEO of Martin Guitars, visited Australia and expressed his admiration for Aboriginal artistry. That moment set in motion a collaboration between Greg Cooper of Jacaranda Music and Keringke Artsa renowned Aboriginal art centre located about 100 km southeast of Alice Springs. Over time, and with support from Mike Upton of Kala, this vision evolved into the Desert StoryLines project.
Each artistMargaret Bloomfield, Evelyn Young, and Chantelle Mulladadhas contributed original artwork for the series. Jacaranda Music and Kala Brand Music Co. have entered into formal agreements with Keringke Arts to ensure each artist receives a 6% royalty from every ukulele sold. Kala USA will also contribute royalties once the collection launches internationally in December. Every instrument includes a Desert StoryLines logo gig bag and a swing tag detailing the story and meaning behind the artwork.
This painting is about the country where I live. We go out into the desert to hunt, and to collect bush foods or firewood. Before the night comes, we would find a place to set up camp. As the sun sets, the old people would tell us stories about this country around the fire light. Chantelle Mulladad
Each ukulele in the Desert StoryLines series is more than a musical instrument its a piece of living art that honours culture, community, and tradition.
Features
- Genuine Aboriginal artwork by Chantelle Mulladad Sunburnt Country design
- Part of the Desert StoryLines collaboration between Kala Brand Music, Jacaranda Music, and Keringke Arts
- 6% artist royalty on every sale supports the artist directly
- Includes Desert StoryLines logo gig bag and artwork story swing tag
- Authentic collectible instrument celebrating Aboriginal culture and storytelling
- First shipment arriving October 2025
Specs
- Model: Kala Tenor Ukulele Desert StoryLines Sunburnt Country by Chantelle Mulladad
- Body Size: Tenor
- Top: Laminated Wood with Aboriginal Artwork Finish
- Back & Sides: Mahogany (or equivalent tonewood)
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Scale Length: 17 (432 mm)
- Number of Frets: 18
- Nut & Saddle: GraphTech NuBone
- Tuners: Open Gear
- Strings: Aquila Super Nylgut
- Finish: Gloss
- Included Accessories: Desert StoryLines Logo Gig Bag, Story Swing Tag
- Artist: Chantelle Mulladad (Keringke Arts)
- Origin: Designed in Australia / Made by Kala Brand Music Co.
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