Moon Kauakahi, Jerome Koko, John Koko, Sam Gray, Mel Amina, Sonny Lim
"The Handsome John Koko" (as Skylark announced), Mel, Sonny, Jerome, Moon, Sam, Marlene Kamakawiwo'ole.
The 2010 Na Hoku Hanohano Lifetime Achievement Awards were held on Saturday, May 29, 2010. Professionals, family and friends came to this sold out event to celebrate a total of 15 honorees. Eight of those being members of the Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau (past to present members). Israel and Skippy Kamakawiwo'ole were represented by their wives Marlene and Leialoha Lim Amina. They regrouped and played Kiss Me Love, Ka Pua E and My Yellow Ginger Lei.
With Moon, Kohala and Mel having guitars in hand, John busted out his ukulele and Jerome surprised everyone -- when he tickled the ivory on the grand. Perfect melodies.
(photo by Dennis Oda / Star-Advertiser)
Events Coming up: Please check the calendar for more details
June 26th
Whittier
July 3rd
Las Vegas
July 10th
Japan
July 24th
Florida
July 28th
Charlotte, North Carolina
July 30th
Virginia Beach, VA
Sept. 21st
Makaha Sons Foundation Fund-raiser to support the foundation's scholarship endowment and education program, "Traditional Hawaiian Music Empowers Learning". The 2010 Scholarship Recipients will also be introduced. That evening, we're also celebrating Moon's (55), John's (the BIG 5-0) and Jerome's (55) birthdays with GREAT entertainment, a dinner buffet and surprises! www.makahasonsfoundation.org
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