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Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

uke, voc, *1959
of World
A.k.a. Israel Kamakawiw'ole

Born 20th of May 1959, full-blooded Hawaiian born artist Israel released several CD's and got his break in the U.S. when a Radio DJ in California played his version of the Judy Garland written song 'Somewhere over the rainbow' from his 'Facing Future' album, a simple song with his voice and a Ukulele in a traditional Hawaiian performance. Israel or 'Iz' is the most popular and legendary artist that came from Hawaii and never seem to be forgotten by the citizens. He died 26th of June 1997 of heart failure due to his massive body weight of over 900 pounds (400 Kilos). Today, 'Somewhere over the rainbow' is widely used in commercials and movies and is still popular over 10 years after since that rainy day in California where people heard it on the radio for the first time. And the album 'Facing Future' has sold over 1 million on worldwide basis.

     
Instruments
  • Ukulele
  • Vocals
  • Bariton sax
Genres
  • World
  • Pop
  • Folk
  • Rock
  • Reggae
Plays With
The Makaha Sons Of Ni'ihau
Popular Tracks   
Over the Rainbow on Alone In Iz World by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Somewhere Over The Rainbow_What A Wonderful World on Facing Future by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
White Sandy Beach Of Hawai'i on Facing Future by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
What A Wonderful World on Wonderful World by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World on Pink by Robin Schulz
Hawai'i '78 on Facing Future by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Hele On To Kauai on E Ala E by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Sea of Love on Unforgettable by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole & Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau
Hawaiian Like Me on Somewhere Over the Rainbow The Best of Israel Kamakawiwo`ole by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Take Me Home Country Road on Facing Future by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

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Band Members
Discography


Title Artist Year Type
Over The RainbowIsrael Kamakawiwo'ole2010Album
IZ · Somewhere Over The RainbowIsrael Kamakawiwo'ole2010Compil.
UnforgettableIsrael Kamakawiwo'ole & The Makaha Sons Of Ni'ihau2008Album
Wonderful WorldIsrael Kamakawiwo'ole2007Album
Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful WorldIsrael Kamakawiwo'ole2006Single
IZIsrael Kamakawiwo'ole2005Album
The Man Behind The MusicIsrael Kamakawiwo'ole2004Album
Alone In Iz WorldIsrael Kamakawiwo'ole2001Album
Iz In Concert: The Man And His MusicIsrael Kamakawiwo'ole1998Album
IZIsrael Kamakawiwo'ole1998Album
N Dis LifeIsrael Kamakawiwo'ole1996Album
E Ala ĒIsrael Kamakawiwo'ole1995Album
Facing FutureIsrael Kamakawiwo'ole1993Album
Ka 'Ano'iIsrael Kamakawiwo'ole1990Album
The Man And His MusicIsrael Kamakawiwo'oleSingle
Hot Hawaiian NightsIsrael Kamakawiwo'oleAlbum
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