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The Mākaha Sons

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One of Hawaiʻi's most beloved traditional groups, known for rich harmonies and old-style Hawaiian songs. Formed on Oʻahu in 1976 as the Makaha Sons of Niʻihau, with Israel and Skippy Kamakawiwoʻole, Jerome Koko, Moon Kauakahi and Sam Gray; after IZ went solo, the group carried on as the Mākaha Sons.

Formed in 1976 on Oʻahu.
Original members: Jerome Koko, Louis "Moon" Kauakahi, Skippy Kamakawiwoʻole, Israel Kamakawiwoʻole and Sam Gray.
Skippy Kamakawiwoʻole died in 1982; the lineup has changed several times since.
Albums include Kahea O Keale (1977), Keala (1978), Mahalo, Ke Akua (1981), Hoʻola (1986) and Ke Alaula (1994).

Source: Wikipedia: Mākaha Sons

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