Israel Kamakawiwo ole
Israel Kamakawiwo ole "Iz" (May 20; 1959 June 26; 1997) was a Hawaiian musician.He became famous outside Hawai?i when his album Facing Future was released in 1993 with his medley of "Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World"; which was subsequently featured in several films; television programs; and commercials.Kamakawiwo?ole was nicknamed "The Gentle Giant" by his admirers. He was described as always cheerful and positive; and he was best known for his love of the land; people and food of Hawai. Through his consummate ukulele playing and incorporation of other idioms (such as jazz and reggae); Iz remains one of the major influences in Hawai?ian music over the last 15 years.Wiwo means courage or courageous in the Hawai?ian language.
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