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.

Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo`ole's Platinum selling hit "Over the Rainbow" OFFICAL video produced by Jon de Mello for The Mountain Apple Company…

Mar 9, 2024 · For Hawaiians, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole was the gentle giant who died too soon — but galvanized his people before he did. After learning about Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, Hawaii’s beloved …

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.

May 31, 2021 · Most famous for a widely-played rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," Kamakawiwo'ole's gentle ukulele playing and hauntingly beautiful voice made him a musical legend …

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 …

This lyric video pairs IZ’s gentle voice and ʻukulele with on-screen lyrics, letting you experience the timeless beauty of this classic in a whole new way.

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