E ALA E – Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwo’ole
Sep 28th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Hawaiian Music
Israel “Iz” Ka?ano?i Kamakawiwo?ole (May 20, 1959 June 26, 1997) (pronounced [ka?maka?vivo??ole]) was a Hawaiian musician.He became famous outside Hawaii when his album Facing Future was released in 1993 with his medley of “Over the Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful World”, which was subsequently featured in several films, television programs, and commercials.
Kamakawiwo?ole was nicknamed “The Gentle Giant” by his admirers. He was described as always cheerful and positive, and he was best known for his love of the land, people and food of Hawaii?i[citation needed]. Through his consummate ukulele playing and incorporation of other idioms (such as jazz and reggae), Iz remains one of the major influences in Hawaiian music over the last 15 years.
This video is from awesome DVD: Island Music, Island Hearts – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
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