Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole (translation: "The Fearless Eyed Man") (May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997), also called Bruddah Iz or IZ, was a Native Hawaiian singer, musician, songwriter, and Hawaiian sovereignty activist. 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 released on his albums Ka ʻAnoʻi and Facing Future. It was subsequently featured in several films, television programs, and television commercials.

Influenced by: Gabby Pahinui, Ry Cooder, Makaha Sons of Niʻihau

Active:

1980-1997

Scene:

Hawaii

• Jake ShimabukuroMon, Nov 9
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• Katharine McPheeWed, Sep 30
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• Kiwi jr.Sun, Jan 10
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• letterstoyou and Still DriftTue, Sep 22
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• The Bald and the BeautifulSat, Oct 17
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• A TRIBUTE TO WOMEN OF ROCKSun, Oct 25
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• Bright EyesFri, Oct 9
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• Sons of ParadiseFri, Aug 14
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