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Recordings of The Makaha Sons of Niihau
Information about the eleven recordings of the
Makahaa Sons of Niihau.
During he period from 1976 through 1978 the Makaha Sons
of Niihau released their first three albums:
No Kristo in 1976, Kahea O Keale in 1977, and Keala in
1978.
No Kristo
Release Date: 1976
SONGS INCLUDED ON THIS ALBUM:
01 Hanakeoki
02 Pua Tuberose
03 Waikiki Hula
04 Morning Dew
05 Manu Kolohe
06 Hele Mai
07 E Nonoi I Ka Haku / Kanaka Waiwai
08 Poe Koa
09 Freedom Of Makaha
10 Nane
11 Papalina Lahilahi
12 No Kristo
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Image: Back of the Vinyl Album
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Kahea O Keale
Release Date: 1977
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Keala
Release Date: 1978
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The Makaha Sons of Niihau released two more albums
before Skippy Kamakawiwoole died in 1982,
the self-titled Makaha Sons of Niihau in 1979 and
Mahalo Ke Akua in 1981.
Makaha Sons of Niihau
Release Date: 1979
Mahalo Ke Akua in
Release date: 1981
The group was devastated when founding member
Skippy Kamakawiwoole died in 1992. Sometime
during the approximate time period, Mel
Amina left the group and he was replaced by
founding member Jerome Koko, who rejoined the group
after four years away from it. Jerome's brother,
upright bass player John Koko, also joined the group
at this time.
Puana Hou Me Ke Aloha
Release Date: 1984, 1999
Label: Poki Records (9041)
SONGS INCLUDED ON THIS ALBUM
01. Moolele
02. Ka Ui O Nalani
03. Hola E Pae
04. Waipahee Falls
05. Kuu Pua Hone He Nani Kiekie
06. Limahuli
07. Nani Wale Na Pua
08. Hilo One
09. Kauai O Mano
10. Na Pua Lei Ilima
11. Star of Gladness
12. Alakai
DESCRIPTION: This album was released after
Skippy died (in 1982) and after Mel Amina left
the group. Mel was replaced by founding member
Jerome Koko, who rejoined the group ater four years
away from it. Jerome's brother, upright bass player
John Koko, also joined the group. This was
the sixth album released by the Makaha Sons
of Niihau and it won them their first Na Hoku
Hanohano award. At the time this album was released
the group was a quartet featuring
Louis "Moon" Kauakahi, Israel Kamakawiwoole,
Jerome Koko, and John K. Koko.
NA HOKU HANOHANO AWARDS:
Best Traditional Hawaiian album
Group of the Year
MORE ABOUT THIS ALBUM AND WHERE TO BUY IT:
Album Description at MakahaSons.com
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IMAGE: puana-hou-me-ke-aloha-100x100.jpg
Hoola
Released: 1986, 1999
Label: Poki Records / Tropical Music
SONGS INCLUDED ON THIS ALBUM:
01. Kahoolawe
02. Honolulu Harbor
03. Lei Onaona
04. Aloha ia O Waianae
05. Legend of the Rain / He Aloha No O Honolulu / Rainy Days
06. Hoola Lahui Hawaii
07. Na Pua A Kuulei Aloha
08. Na Ui O Kauai
09. Pili Aumoe
10. Ke Aloha
11. Kawohikukapulani
12. Wasted on the Way
DESCRIPTION: This album, originally released in 1986, marked
the 10th anniversary of the first Makaha Sons of Niihau recording.
On this album they include some new songs and some new
arrangements of some old songs. On two of the new songs
they back their cousin Jean Ileialoha Keale Beniamina.
The album also includes "Wasted On The Way, a song
recorded earlier by crosby, Stills, and Nash.
NA HOKU HANOHANO AWARDS:
Group of the Year
Bsst Traditional Hawaiian Album
Best Haku Mele
MORE ABOUT THIS ALBUM AND WHERE TO BUY IT:
Album Description at MakahaSons.com
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Makaha Bash 3: Live at the Shell
Released: Recorded in 1990, released in 1991 and 1999
Label: Poki Records / Tropical Music
SONGS INCLUDED ON THIS ALBUM
Medley: Alii Iolani / He Inoa No Kaiulani/Hola E Pa e/ Haliilua
Ka Lama Ae One
Medley: Lihue / Susianna E / My Wahine and Me
Medley: O Kalalau / Alakai
Rusty Old Steampipes
Medley: Kiss Me Love / Ka Pua Ui
Medley: Kukailimoku Village/Curley Shuffle / Uwehe Ami and Slide ...
Slide Kamalani
Announcements and Mahalo
Wasted on the Way Listen
DESCRIPTION: Recorded in 1990 at the third annual
Makaha Bash. Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoole,
Jerome and John Koko and Louis "Moon" Kaukahi
NA HOKU HANOHANO AWARES:
Group of the Year (Awarded in 1992)
Best Engineered Album (Awarded in 1992)
MORE ABOUT THIS ALBUM AND WHERE TO BUY IT:
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Hooluana
Released: 1991 or 1995, 1999
Label: Poki Records / Tropical Music
SONGS INCLUDED ON THIS ALBUM:
01. Hualalalai
02. Kumulipo / E Pua Ana Ka Makani
03. He Inoa No Piilani
04. Ka Manokalanipo
05. Nohili
06. Mehameha / White Sandy Beach
07. Alii Iolani
08. Pua Ala Aumoe
09. Ka Hanu O Evalina
10. Take a Walk in the Country
11. Ill Remember You
DESCRIPTION: This was the final album recorded
by the group under the name The Makaha Sons of Nihau.
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Live at Hanks Place
Released: March 1, 1995 (or was it 1978 and 1989?)
Label: Surfside (Navarre)
SONGS INCLUDE ON THIS ALBUM:
01. Medley: Hale Aniani / Lani Haahaa
02. Ka Mamakakaua
03. Opae E
04. Noho Paipai
05. Medley: Kuwili / E Liliu E
06. Lai Toodle
07. Wahine Ilikea
08. Green Rose Hula
09. Ahe Lau Makani
10. Hawaii '78
11. Moani Keala
12. Pule A Ka Haku (The Lord's Prayer)
DESCRIPTION: first live recording by the Makaha Sons of Niihau.
Na Mele Henoheno: Na Makahiki Mui, Helu Ekahi
Relase Date: 1999
Label: Poki Records / Tropical Music
SONGS INCLUDED ON THIS ALBUM:
01. Haliilua
02. Kiss Me Love
03. Pakalolo
04. Nani Hanalei
05. Ka Loke O Maui
06. Waialae
07. Waimanalo Blues
08. My Yellow Ginger Lei
09. He Inoa No Kaiulani
10. O Kalalau
11. He Touched Me
12. Aia I Ka Maui
13. Hawaii '78
14. Pelekane
15. Kaleohano
DESCRIPTION: This is the first of the group's two
anthology albums and it includes songs from their
first three albums. None of those albums were
ever released on CD. The albums were:
No Kristo from 1978, Kahea O Keale from 1977, and
Keala from 1978.
Taken from some of the past recordings of this beloved group -- the
Makaha Sons of Niihau. Lyrics are not included, but the liner notes
are rich with historical information about this talented group of men.
Featured are selected tracks from their first three albums, never
before released in CD format: NO KRISTO (released 1976), KAHEA O
KEALE (released 1977), and KEALA (released 1978).
Abraham Nahulu
Elmer Lim
Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoole
Jerry Koko
John Koko
Louis "Moon" Kauakahi
Mel Amina
Skippy Kamakawiwoole
MORE ABOUT THIS ALBUM AND WHERE TO BUY IT:
Album Description at MakahaSons.com
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Na Mele Henoheno: Na Makahiki Mui, Helu Elua
Released: August 24, 1999
Label: Poki Records / Tropical Music
SONGS INCLUDED ON THIS ALBUM:
01. Haliilua
02. Kiss Me Love
03. Pakalolo
04. Nani Hanalei
05. Ka Loke O Maui
06. Waialae
07. Waimanalo Blues
08. My Yellow Ginger Lei
09. He Inoa No Kaiulani
10. O Kalalau
11. He Touched Me
12. Aia Ka Maui
13. Hawaii 78
14. Pelekane
15. Kaleohano
DESCRIPTION: This is the second of the group's anthology albums
and it features songs from their 1978-1981 albums. The group
performed and recorded togeether between 1978 and 1993 and during that time
they released nine albums on Poki Records. Group members over the years
included Abraham Nahulu, Elmer Lim, Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoole,
Jerry Koko, John Koko, Louis "Moon" Kauakahi, Mel Amina, and Skippy Kamakawiwoole.
MORE ABOUT THIS ALBUM AND WHERE TO BUY IT:
Album Description at MakahaSons.com
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Live at Hanks Place
Released: March 1, 1995
Label: Surfside (Navarre)
SONGS INCLUDED ON THIS ALBUM:
01. Haleaniani/Lani Ha'aha'a Listen
02. Ka Mamakakaua Listen
03. 'Opae E Listen
04. Noho Paipai (Rocking Chair Hula) Listen
05. Kuwili/E Lili'u E Listen
06. Lai Toodle Listen
07. Wahine 'Ilikea Listen
08. Green Rose Hula Listen
09. Ahe Lau Makani Listen
10. Moanike'ala Listen
11. Hawai'i '78 Listen
12. Pule a Ka Haku (The Lord's Prayer) Listen
See also:
About The Makaha Sons
Recordings of Hawaiian Music Artists
Hawaiian Music Artists A to Z
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