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About The Makaha Sons

An introduction to the contemporary Hawaiian music trio, the Makaha Sons.

The Makaha Sons Live at the Hawaii Theatre
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Facts About The Makaha Sons
  • The Makaha Sons trio was formed when Israel Kamakawiwoole left the Makaha Sons of Niihau in 1994 to pursue a solo career
  • The Makaha Sons released five trio albums between 1994 and 1999 including a Christmas album in 1997
  • They released two "with friends" albums in 2001 and 2005
  • In 2003 they released a CD and cookbook set with Sam Choy
  • In 2006 they released a live Hawaii Theatre Video DVD
  • They released six albums as the Makaha Sons of Niihau between 1991 and 1999
    The Makaha Sons - Official Web Site
  • The Makaha Sons - Facebook Group
  • The Makaha Sons - Performance Calendar

    The Makaha Sons Group Members
  • Louis "Moon" Kauakahi on vocals, six string guitar and four and six string ukulele
  • Jerome Koko on vocals and 12 string guitar
  • John Koko on vocals and upright bass

    Audio Recordings by The Makaha Sons
  • The Makaha Sons released five albums between 1994 and 1999. I 2001 they released an album with songs by "The Makaha Sons and Friends" and in 2005 they released a greatest hits album.

    RECORDED AS THE MAKAHA SONS OF NIIHAU
    1991:
    Hooluana
    1991: Makaha Bash 3: Live at the Shell
    1986: Hoola
    1984: Puana Hou Me Ke Aloha
    1999: Na Mele Henoheno Na Makahiki Mui, Helu Ekahi
    1999: Na Mele Henoheno Na Makahiki Mui, Helu Elua

    RECORDED AS THE MAKAHA SONS
    1994: Ke Alaula (The Dawning)
    1996: Kuikawa
    1997: Christmas Day in Hawaii Nei
    1997: Live on the Road
    1999: Makaha Sons Sing Golden Hawaiian Melodies

    MAKAHA SONS CD RECORDINGS WITH OTHERS:
    2001: Na Pua O Hawaii
  • 2002: A Hawaiian Luau With the Makaha Sons (book and CD)
    2005: Heke Wale No

    Video Recordings by the Makaha Sons Makaha Sons Live at the Hawaii Thratre
  • The Makaha Sons Live at the Hawaii Theatre (Amazon.com)
  • The Makaha Sons Live at the Hawaii Theatre (MakahaSons.com)

    Book with Sam Choy
  • A Hawaiian Luau With the Makaha Sons (Amazon.com)
  • A Hawaiian Luau With the Makaha Sons (MakahaSons.com)

    Web Sites of The Makaha Sons
    The Makaha Sons - Official Web Site
  • The Makaha Sons - Facebook Group



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