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The “Mākaha Sons of Ni‘ihau” were a [[Hawaiian]] musical group. They originated on the leeward (Kona or westerly) side of [[O‘ahu]]. After the deaths of the |
The “Mākaha Sons of Ni‘ihau” were a [[Hawaiian]] musical group. They originated on the leeward (Kona or westerly) side of [[O‘ahu]]. After the deaths of the Kamakawiwoʻole brothers, the remaining members dropped the "of Niihau" and now are known as the Makaha Sons, consisting of [[Louis “Moon” Kauakahi]] on 6-string guitar, [[John Koko]] on upright acoustic bass and [[Jerome Koko]] on 12-string guitar. |
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In 1976, the Mākaha Sons of Ni‘ihau began their professional career with five members, as an opening act in a small nightclub known as “Uptown Yokos.” The group has reorganized several times, with members seeking other professional careers, and the deaths of the |
In 1976, the Mākaha Sons of Ni‘ihau began their professional career with five members, as an opening act in a small nightclub known as “Uptown Yokos.” The group has reorganized several times, with members seeking other professional careers, and the deaths of the Kamakawiwoʻole brothers. |
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The Mākaha Sons of Niihau and the Makaha Sons have released 21 CDs, and produced a DVD on their own record label. They have won [[Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award]]s and [[Hawaii Music Award]]s. They produce their own signature concert, “Take a Walk in the Country,” in Hawai‘i each year. They produce and promote young artists in traditional [[Hawaiian music]]. They formed the “Mākaha Sons Foundation”. |
The Mākaha Sons of Niihau and the Makaha Sons have released 21 CDs, and produced a DVD on their own record label. They have won [[Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award]]s and [[Hawaii Music Award]]s. They produce their own signature concert, “Take a Walk in the Country,” in Hawai‘i each year. They produce and promote young artists in traditional [[Hawaiian music]]. They formed the “Mākaha Sons Foundation”. |
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Revision as of 19:32, 12 June 2009
 | It has been suggested that this article be merged with Makaha Sons. (Discuss) Proposed since February 2008. |
The “Mākaha Sons of Ni‘ihau” were a Hawaiian musical group. They originated on the leeward (Kona or westerly) side of O‘ahu. After the deaths of the Kamakawiwoʻole brothers, the remaining members dropped the "of Niihau" and now are known as the Makaha Sons, consisting of Louis “Moon” Kauakahi on 6-string guitar, John Koko on upright acoustic bass and Jerome Koko on 12-string guitar.
In 1976, the Mākaha Sons of Ni‘ihau began their professional career with five members, as an opening act in a small nightclub known as “Uptown Yokos.” The group has reorganized several times, with members seeking other professional careers, and the deaths of the Kamakawiwoʻole brothers.
The Mākaha Sons of Niihau 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 produce their own signature concert, “Take a Walk in the Country,” in Hawai‘i each year. They produce and promote young artists in traditional Hawaiian music. They formed the “Mākaha Sons Foundation”.
External links
- [1] Official Mākaha Sons website