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Israel IZ Kamakawiwoole was a native Hawaiian, who upon his death on June 26, 1997 of respiratory failure due to his immense size, (at the age of 38), was only the second citizen to receive the honor of having his body lay in state at the capitol building in
Honolulu Hawaii.
Israel IZ Kamakawiwoole is remembered fondly in Hawaii and throughout his worldwide fan base as much more than just a
singer, song writer and composer. IZ sings original
Contemporary Hawaiian Music in the
native Hawaiian tongue and performs his beautiful
ukulele song using his solo
tenor ukulele to accompany the gentle purity of his golden smooth and passionate voice which covers an extraordinary range of vocal octaves.
Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoole's Biographical highlights including an overview of the Hawaiian artists significant milestones and artistic accomplishments up to his untimely death at the age of 38 in 1997, are featured on the timelined chronological biography of the life of "IZ" and may be accessed at the
"Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Biography Highlights" website. Also be sure to visit the
"IZ Memorial Tribute" website. For the Hawaiian Music Song Lyrics to many of IZ's Hawaiian songs including
"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" visit our
"Hawaiian Music Song Lyrics Directory" and the
Hawaiian Music Lyric Links Directory.
"Facing Future" is the
CD Music album that garnered "IZ" international recognition and made him a superstar among Hawaiians or as "IZ" liked to say; "Hawaiians at heart..." His music was featured in last year's "Superbowl Half-time Show" and on the popular television series "ER". His heartfelt and dreamy rendition of the
"Some Where over the Rainbow" &
"What a Wonderful World Songs" have also been heard Internationally in the movies; "Meet Joe Black", "Finding Forrester" and "50 First Dates". These presentations have resulted in "IZ" becoming the
bestselling Hawaiian Artist of all time.
Izzy's Hawaiian Music Lyrics,
Hawaiian Music News and local
Hawaiian Artist Links are featuring along with
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow Song Lyrics" which are offered on these pages for your enjoyment. To
listen to Israel Kamakawiwoole's
Hawaiian Music & DVD Videos
simply touch any CD-DVD album cover to transport to
Downloadable Free Music tracks. Listen to Music on
MP3, Real Audio or WindowsMedia Free Music Players with
free download links provided on all pages.
Aloha Oe' to all Hawaiians at Heart, ~Michael AngelOh~ |
