Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole[a] (May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997), also called Braddah IZ or simply IZ, was a Native Hawaiian musician and singer.

Explore the legendary music of Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole, featuring his complete discography, official videos, comprehensive biography, and detailed licensing information.

While IZ has always been revered in Hawai‘i, his worldwide influence came later. IZ’s music first gained national attention in the mid 1990’s.

Mar 9, 2024 · Before the beloved Hawaiian singer-songwriter also known as “Bruddah Iz” died at just 38 in 1997, he had that effect on people around the world time and again, thanks in large part to his …

Israel sang from his heart and soul, and his words and his high, clear voice touched the heart and soul of Hawaii. His heart and spirit were far bigger than his enormous, 700-pound frame, and he grew to …

Sep 2, 2022 · Iz will always be most remembered for his voice & ukulele medley of two great American standards: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful World.”

In fewer than four decades, Hawaiian singer/songwriter Israel Kamakawiwo'ole—known simply as "Iz" to his fans—would come to define Hawaiian music for islanders and mainlanders alike.

In 1993, following a successful run as one of the members of the Makaha Sons of Ni‘ihau, IZ decided to venture out on his own. He reached out to me because of my success as a producer of …

Listen to all tracks from IZ's 2017 release, "The Best of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole" Buy the Album now! http://izhawaii.com/the-best-of-israel-kamakawiwoole/

Explore the complete discography of Israel Kamakawiwoʻole. Listen to his iconic albums, singles, and timeless Hawaiian music. Discover his songs today.