Artist

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

Honolulu, United States · 1959 – 1997

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole is a musician from Honolulu, United States, active 1959–1997. Their discography on Gatefold includes 6 records. They also recorded with Mākaha Sons of Niʻihau.

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8

Albums tracked

21

In collections

1959

Since

2 projects · 21 records in Gatefold collections

Biography

(Honolulu, May 20, 1959 - Honolulu, June 26, 1997)
Hawaiian singer and ukulele player. Best known for his medley of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" from Facing Future.
Winner of the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014 under the auspices of the Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts.

Bio from Discogs

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole — solo

Their records — most-collected first.

Mākaha Sons of Niʻihau

A project Israel Kamakawiwoʻole was part of. Former member.

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