Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole[a] (May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997), also called Braddah IZ or simply IZ, was a Native Hawaiian musician and singer.

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While IZ has always been revered in Hawai‘i, his worldwide influence came later. IZ’s music first gained national attention in the mid 1990’s.

Explore the legendary music of Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole, featuring his complete discography, official videos, comprehensive biography, and detailed licensing information.

Mar 9, 2024 · For Hawaiians, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole was the gentle giant who died too soon — but galvanized his people before he did. After learning about Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, Hawaii’s …

Israel sang from his heart and soul, and his words and his high, clear voice touched the heart and soul of Hawaii. His heart and spirit were far bigger than his enormous, 700-pound frame, and …

In 1993, following a successful run as one of the members of the Makaha Sons of Ni‘ihau, IZ decided to venture out on his own. He reached out to me because of my success as a …

He was also known as Bruddah Iz. He is best known for his versions of the songs "Somewhere over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World", recorded in 1988 and released in 1993.

Listen to all tracks from IZ's 2017 release, "The Best of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole" Buy the Album now! http://izhawaii.com/the-best-of-israel-kamakawiwoole/

Explore the complete discography of Israel Kamakawiwoʻole. Listen to his iconic albums, singles, and timeless Hawaiian music. Discover his songs today.