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 …

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...

2024年3月9日 · Bruddah Iz was six-foot-two and obese his entire life and weighed over 1,000 pounds when he died in 1997. Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s weight hovered around an average of …

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 …

2020年5月20日 · Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwoʻole was a singer and activist of Hawaiian ancestry who embodied the words "gentle giant." Remembered as a "really sweet man" by those who knew …

Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole's video of the worldwide hit "What A Wonderful World" produced...more. Subscribe for more IZ!

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2021年5月31日 · Israel "Bruddah IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole (May 20, 1959–June 26, 1997) was born in Honolulu on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Most famous for a widely-played rendition of …

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’ …

Known as IZ to his fans, Hawaii's Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was a big man with a gentle voice. Born May 20, 1959, this ukulele-playing native son of the islands created a lilting version of …