Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole music

About Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole

Origin: Kaimuki, HA

Decades: 1970's, 1980's, and 1990's

The most popular entertainer in Hawaii until his tragic death in 1997, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole formed the traditional Makaha Sons as a teenager in the mid-'70s, went out on his own in more of a contemporary style by the 1990s, and released four immensely popular recordings before passing away just after the release of 1996's N Dis Life. Born in the Honolulu suburb of Kaimuki, Kamakawiwo'ole later moved to nearby Makaha. In allegiance to his new home, Israel formed the Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau with brother Skipp... Read More

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Comments about Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole

Troyzkoi

Gold Beach, Or

Sunday July 05 2009 03:33 PM

“ hawaiian Muzic.... What can I say!!!! I grew up with it, Luau's ever summer at my TuTu and PaPa's house, the muzic, the dancers, the food, and most of all Loving friends and family... I wish all could experience the magic that comes from us Hawaiian's. R.I.P. my cousin. I love you so much,,,,,,Aloha ”

keanani

Honolulu

Thursday May 14 2009 08:15 PM

“ Iz was one of our Hawaiian Treasures. I went to his funeral at the Hawaii State Capitol and it was so sad to see he was really gone... ”

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Frosinone Italy

Thursday May 07 2009 01:46 PM

“ Mitticooooooooooooo ”

YankeeinArg

Argentina

Wednesday April 01 2009 03:02 PM

“ My favorite version is just Israel singing & playing the uke without the background music, (Ovr Rainbw). can't find it here, too bad. ”

YankeeinArg

Argentina

Wednesday April 01 2009 02:57 PM

“ His version of 'Over the Rainbow' is so much better than the original. I am enchanted w/his music! (yes it's too sad he had the weight problem) Great listening to him no matter what mood your feeling. ”