Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole [a] (May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997), also called Braddah IZ or just simply IZ, was a Native Hawaiian musician and singer. Kamakawiwoʻole is regarded as one of the greatest musicians from Hawaii and is considered the most successful musician from the state.

Mar 9, 2024 · On June 26, 1997, Hawaiian musician Israel Kamakawiwo'ole died of respiratory failure due to his chronic weight issues at the Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's songs spoke to his people and the entire world — especially his iconic recording of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."

His recordings are always in demand world-wide, and are regularly featured in motion pictures, television broadcasts, and countless advertisements. Israel IZ Kamakawiwo’ole singular Hawaiian voice penetrates the personal complexities of our daily lives and probes our musical passions.

May 31, 2021 · Israel "Bruddah IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole (May 20, 1959–June 26, 1997) was born in Honolulu on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Most famous for a widely-played rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," Kamakawiwo'ole's gentle ukulele playing and hauntingly beautiful voice made him a musical legend in Hawaii and around the world.

Mar 10, 2011 · At more than 6 feet tall and weighing close to 1,000 pounds, "IZ" died when he was only 38. The late Hawaiian musician Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (Kah-MAH-kah-VEE-voh-OH-lay), did something rare in...

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Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole was a Hawaiian musician, singer and songwriter, popularly known as Bruddah Iz or just simply IZ. Born into a musical family, he was the apple of his parents’ eyes, who pampered him more than their other children, instinctively knowing that he …

Born in Honolulu, Hawai'i on May 20th 1959, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole is perhaps one of the greatest musicians to have come from the island and arguably holds his place in the international hall of world music influential fame.

Israel IZ Kamakawiwo’ole’s captivating voice continues to regale the world, far beyond his own lifetime, into the next century. His appeal is universal. His probing yet reflective style is spellbinding. IZ exemplifies the global celebration of Hawaiian music.

Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole, also known as Braddah IZ or simply IZ, was a renowned Native Hawaiian musician and singer. He gained significant commercial success and popularity beyond Hawaii with the release of his 1993 studio album, Facing Future.