Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - was born on May 20, 1959.
He grew up playing in Palolo River and going to Kaimuki Theater. He was in his early teens when the family moved to Makaha and
entered the world of music. Izzy marries his childhood sweetheart Marlene. They soon have a daughter, Ceslieanne "Wehi."
In 1985 -- Iz's group, The Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau won Best Traditional Hawaiian Album and Group of the Year at the annual Hoku Awards
ceremony. In 1991 -- Israel's first solo album "Ka 'Ano'i" won Hoku awards for Contemporary Album of the Year and Male
Vocalist of the Year. In 1993 -- "Facing Future" is recorded by a solo Iz, after 17 years performing with the
Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau. In 1997 -- Izzy's album "n Dis Life" won Album of the Year, Male Vocalist, Island Contemporary Album
and Graphics awards. He was also voted Favorite Hawaiian Entertainer by the public. Beloved Iz passes away on June 26, 1997. In 1998
his record company issues a live show in honor of his passing and so his memory continues to burn bright.
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Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - Facing Future
Song List:
1. Hawai`i '78 Introduction 2. Ka Huila Wai 3. `Ama`ama 4. Panini Pua Kea 5. Take Me Home Country Road
6. Kuhio Bay 7. Ka Pua U`i 8. White Sandy Beach of Hawai`i 9. Henehene Kou `Aka 10. La `Elima
11. Pili Me Ka`u Manu 12. Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man 13. Kaulana Kawaihae
14. Somewhere Over The Rainbow (as heard on the film, "Meet Joe Black") 15. What A Wonderful World
16. Hawai`i '78. (Released 1993)
Album Details:A really nice album of Hawaiian standards and popular songs. His rendition of
Somewhere Over The Rainbow has touched millions. |
Big Boy Records 5901
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Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - N Dis Life
Song List:
1. Hi`ilawe 2. In This Life 3. Wai`alae 4. Starting All Over Again 5. Living in a Sovereign Land
6. `Opae E 7. Aloha Ku`u Pua 8. Johnny Mahoe 9. Lover of Mine 10. Yokozuna 11. Na Ka Pueo
12.Keyhole Hula 13. The Fly . (Released 1996)
Album Details:Highly acclaimed album, winner of 1997 NA HOKU HANOHANO ALBUM OF THE YEAR. In that same year
many more people took notice of Iz and he was also voted Performer Of The Year, 1997. |
Big Boy Records 5903
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Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - E Ala E
Song List:
1.E Ala E 2. Ulili E 3. Kaleohano 4. Wind Beneath My Wings 5. He Hawai`i Au
6. Tengoku Kara Kaminari (Thunder From Heaven) 7. Kamalani 8. Aloha Ka Manini
9. Maui Medley 10. Hele On To Kaua`i 11. Kaua`i Beauty 12. Theme From Gilligan's Island
13. I Ke Alo O Iesu 14. A Hawaiian Like Me. (Released 1995)
Album Details:Another classic album with bioth Hawaiian favorites and popular tunes. |
Big Boy Records 5902
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Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - In Concert
Song List:1. Ahi Wela 2. E Ku'u Morning Dew
3. Kamalani 4. Kaleohano 5. Margarita 6. "This Hawaiian Man" Intro 7. Chant
8. E Ala E 9. Hene Hene Kou Aka 10. Lover of Mine 11. White Sandy Beach 12. `Opae E
13. n Dis Life 14. Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man 15. Hawai'i '78 16. Hawai'i Aloha. (Released 1998)
Album Details:Released posthumously in 1998 as a testament to his fabled live shows. |
Big Boy Records 5904
$15.00 |
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