Sunday, May 10, 2009

TIKI ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Hawaiian Music

TIKI ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole 

Popular Hawaiian Music.

OVERVIEW
Know mostly for his songs "Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World."
Amazing voice, with traditional Hawaiian ukulele backdrops.
Jazz Influence.

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole photo
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

GENERE
Hawaiian, Tiki, Island

RECORDINGS
1990: Ka 'Ano'i
1993: Facing Future
1995: E Ala E
1996: N Dis Life
1998: Iz in Concert: The Man and His Music
2001: Alone in Iz World
2004: Iz: The Man Behind the Music
2006: A Tribute to Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (Various Artists)
2007: Wonderful World

BACKGROUND
Born: May 20, 1959 Died: June 26, 1997
Birth Place: Hawaii
Instruments: Vocals, Ukulele

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole At AMAZON.



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