The Mākaha Sons (formerly The Mākaha Sons of Niʻihau) is a musical group in

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, first formed in 1976 on the island of

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. The original members of the band were Jerome Koko, Louis "Moon" Kauakahi, Skippy Kamakawiwoʻole,

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, and Sam Gray. The name was changed to the Makaha Sons after Israel Kamakawiwoʻole went solo. The band started its career as an opening act at a small nightclub called Uptown Yokos. The group has changed members several times, with the original version of the band ending with Skippy Kamakawiwoʻole died of a heart attack in 1982. The Mākaha Sons of Niʻihau and the Makaha Sons have released 21 CDs, and produced a DVD on their own record label. They have won Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards and Hawaii Music Awards. They produced their own signature concert, "Take a Walk in the Country," in Hawaii for many years. In commemoration of the group’s 30th anniversary, the Sons reflect back to the times and places they have had the privilege and honor to have been a part of. Their performances have taken them to such prestigious places as

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, and in Hawaii, with performances for both the

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of the United States. They have also appeared on the movie, '' North Shore'' and have been featured guests on shows as '' The Captain and Tennille Show'' and

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. Locally they have appeared on shows such as ''Island Music, Island Heart'' and ''Emme’s Island Moments'', and have accompanied American musician

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for his CD release party at

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Albums

*''No Kristo'' (1976) *''Kahea O Keale'' (1977) *''Keala'' (1978) *''Live at Hanks Place'' (1978) *''Self titled Album'' (1979) *''Mahalo, Ke Akua'' (1981) *''Puana Hou Me Ke Aloha'' (1984) *''Hoʻola'' (1986) *''Hoʻoluana'' (1991) *''Ke Alaula'' (1994) *''Kuikawa'' (1996)

References

External links

Official Mākaha Sons website
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