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. He achieved commercial success and popularity outside of Hawaii with his 1993 studio album, Facing Future.

IZ’s music first gained national attention in the mid 1990’s. Billboard Magazine writer Doug Reece writes: “In 1997 there were only seven weeks when Hawaiian musicians–citizens of a state whose population is a fraction of all others–did not appear on the Top World Music Albums chart.

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2024年3月9日 · 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."

Loved all through the world, IZ's version of "Over the Rainbow" has touched millions. With each passing year, IZ’s presence in the music industry and the sales of his recordings continue to...

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.

This brother knew the hope beyond the grave. In this life I never met him but I look forward to meeting him in heaven.

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 …

2022年9月2日 · Bruddah Iz packed a lot of great music into a career that spanned more than a quarter-century. Born on May 20, 1959, Iz grew up in the modest Kaimuki neighborhood of Honolulu, near Diamond Head State Monument.

This site was created as a tribue to Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (IZ), one of the most famous and popular Hawaiian musician, The Hawaiian promoter Tom Moffatt once said "His whole life was music, and love for the people of Hawaii". You can find Israel's full biography, photos, song lyrics, chords, discography and more.