Israel "IZ" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole, May 20, 1959 - June 26, 1997. Hawaiian musician. Most known are his medley of "Somewhere over the Rainbow" and "What a wonderful world", which have been featured in several movies, TV series and commercials, like "Meet Joe Black" and "ER". Born on Honolulu, started playing music at age 11, inspired by hawaiian musicians like Peter Moon, Palani Vaughn and Don Ho. ...show more

Israel "IZ" Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole, May 20, 1959 - June 26, 1997. Hawaiian musician. Most known are his medley of "Somewhere over the Rainbow" and "What a wonderful world", which have been featured in several movies, TV series and commercials, like "Meet Joe Black" and "ER". Born on Honolulu, started playing music at age 11, inspired by hawaiian musicians like Peter Moon, Palani Vaughn and Don Ho.

Formed music group Makaha Sons of Niʻihau with brother Skippy plus Louis "Moon" Kauakahi, Sam Gray and Jerome Koko. They recorded they first album No kristo in 1976.. ...show less