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'''The Mākaha Sons of Niʻihau''' /or '''The Mākaha Sons''' are a [[Hawaii]]an musical group formed in 1976 on the island of [[Oahu]] by Jerome Koko, Louis "Moon" Kauakahi, Skippy Kamakawiwoʻole, [[Israel Kamakawiwoʻole]], and Sam Gray. The band started its career as an opening act at a small nightclub called Uptown Yokos. The group has changed members several times; Skippy Kamakawiwoʻole died of weight-related health problems in 1982. The name was changed to the Mahaka Sons after Israel Kamakawiwoʻole abruptly quit the group in 1993.
 
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 Award]]s and [[Hawaii Music Award]]s. They produced their own signature concert, "Take a Walk in the Country," in Hawaii for many years. They produce and promote young artists in traditional [[Hawaiian music]].