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Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole, "Hawaiian of the fearless eye, the bold face"; May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997, also called Bruddah Iz or Iz, was a Hawaiian singer-songwriter, musician, and Hawaiian sovereignty activist. He achieved commercial success outside Hawaii when his album Facing Future was released in 1993. His medley of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" was released on his albums Ka ʻAnoʻi and Facing Future, and was subsequently featured in several films, television programs, and television commercials. Along with his ukulele playing and incorporation of other genres, such as jazz and reggae, Kamakawiwoʻole remains influential in Hawaiian music.
Birth nameIsrael Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole
Also known asBruddah Iz, Iz
BornMay 20, 1959, Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii
DiedJune 26, 1997, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
GenresHawaii, folk, world, reggae
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsTenor ukulele, vocals
Years active1976–1997
LabelsMountain Apple Company
Associated actsMākaha Sons of Niʻihau

About Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

Folk Singer Israel Kamakawiwoʻole was born on May 20, 1959 in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (He dies at the age of 38, on June 26, 1997).

Hawaiian musician and entertainer who rose to international fame in 1993 but died four years later from cardiac troubles. His medley of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" is his most famous song.

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Israel Kamakawiwoʻole before becoming famous

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole was born in the Zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull), and 1959 is also the year of Pig (豬) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He began playing music with his older brother and cousin when he was eleven years old, and he continued after both of his companions parted ways.

Achievement of Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

His medley of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World" reached #12 on the Billboard charts and was used on the TV series Glee, Scrubs, ER, and Life on Mars. It has also appeared in a number of feature films.

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His uncle was Moe Keale, a well-known Hawaiian musician and actor.

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole on Social Media

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Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Collabed with

Movie Actor Brad Pitt starred in the film Meet Joe Black, which featured his song.

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Income & Net worth

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a folk singer. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Israel Kamakawiwoʻole.

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Height and Weight

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Latest information about Israel Kamakawiwoʻole updated on March 18 2023.