HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A quarter century ago, the CD “Facing Future” from Israel Kamakawiwo’ole was released. Today, it’s the most successful Hawaii release of all time — lifted by ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -Thursday marks the 25th anniversary of Facing Future, the second solo album by iconic Hawaiian artist Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, also known as IZ. To celebrate, Mountain ...

“Hawaii ’78” features the late and great Hawaiian singer Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, who originally released “Hawai’i ’78” for his 1993 album “Facing Future.” ...

The late Hawaiian musician Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (Kah-MAH-kah-VEE-voh-OH-lay), did something rare in music. He redefined a beloved classic. His version of "Over the Rainbow" has the poignancy of ...

Google paid tribute to Israel Kamakawiwo'ole on Wednesday (April 20) to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on what would've been the singer's 61st birthday.

Today's Google Doodle honors Hawaiian singer Israel Kamakawiwo'ole on what would have been his 61st birthday and celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the U.S.

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole is Hawaii but not forgotten. Chris Mugan. Friday 07 January 2011 01:00 GMT. ... though it was a disarming cover of "Over the Rainbow" on ukulele that brought him wider fame.

Israel weighed close to 700 pounds when he came to de Mello to start a solo career in 1993. He was in and out of the hospital. His brother Skippy died from complications of obesity, as had almost ...

The late Hawaiian musician Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (Kah-MAH-kah-VEE-voh-OH-lay), did something rare in music. He redefined a beloved classic. His version of "Over the Rainbow" has the poignancy of ...