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Born: May 20, 1959 in Hi
Years Active: 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Died: June 26, 1997 in Hi
Genre: International

Biography:
The most popular entertainer in Hawaii until his tragic death in 1997, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole formed the traditional Makaha Sons as a teenager in the mid-'70s, went out on his own in more of a contemporary style by the 1990s, and released four immensely popular recordings before passing away just after the release of 1996's N Dis Life. Born in the H... Continue Bio >>

Discography:
2008 Unforgettable
2007 Wonderful World
2004 Iz: The Man Behind the Music
2001 Alone in Iz World
2000 Iz in Concert
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Filmography:
1995 Israel Kamakawiwo'ole: Island Music, Island Hearts
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole: Hot Hawaiian Nights
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole: IZ - The Man Behind The Music
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Member Of: Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau The Makaha Sons More >> Similar Artists: The Makaha Sons Keali'i Reichel Ernie Cruz, Jr. Cecilio & Kapono Kalapana More >>

Influenced By: Peter Moon Palani Vaughan Don Ho Moe Keale Genoa Keawe More >>

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