Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Music of Hawaii, Composer

1959 – 1997

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Who was Israel Kamakawiwo'ole?

Israel "Iz" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole translation: "The Fearless Eyed"; May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997, also called Bruddah Iz, was a Hawaiian musician.

His voice became famous outside Hawaii when his album Facing Future was released in 1993. His medley of "Somewhere over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" was subsequently featured in several films, television programs, and television advertisement commercials.

Through his skillful ukulele playing and incorporation of other genres, Kamakawiwoʻole's music remains a very strong influence in Hawaiian music.

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Born
May 20, 1959
Honolulu
Also known as
  • Kamakawiwo'ole, Israel
  • Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
  • Israel "IZ" Kamakawwiwo'ole
  • IZ
  • Isreal Kamakawiwo'ole
  • Bruddah Iz
  • Israel Kamakawiwo' Ole
Parents
Siblings
Spouses
Children
Ethnicity
  • Native Hawaiians
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
Lived in
  • Honolulu
  • Kaimuki
Died
Jun 26, 1997
Honolulu

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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