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  1. Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole (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.

  2. Apr 12, 2010 · 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 grow...

  3. BIOGRAPHY. On May 20, 1959, in the final days of Hawai’i’s territorial era, three months before the Hawaiian Islands would become America’s 50th state, a baby was born in Honolulu’s historic Kuakini hospital whose voice would unite the Hawaiian people and be heard all over the world.

  4. Sep 27, 2007 · Subscribe for more IZ!Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole's video of the worldwide hit "What A Wonderful World" produced by Jon de Mello for The Mountain Apple Compan...

  5. 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."

  6. Jan 21, 2011 · Beloved Israel "Iz" Ka'ano'i Kamakawiwo'Ole sings his renowned medley of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World." Israel was among the most celebrated of Hawaiian...

  7. The Official Site of Israel IZ Kamakawiwo`ole – This is the place for everything "IZ" Music, Stories, Videos.

  8. Mar 10, 2011 · The late Hawaiian musician Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (Kah-MAH-kah-VEE-voh-OH-lay), did something rare in music. He redefined a beloved classic.

  9. May 20, 2020 · Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was a Hawaiian singer born in Honolulu in 1959. He grew up on the island Ni'ihau, which to this day remains the only island with a 100 percent Hawaiian...

  10. Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole or Bruddah Iz was a Native Hawaiian singer-lyricist, musician and Hawaiian activist. IZ passed away at the age of 38 on June 26, 1997, due to an...

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