Kamakawiwo'ole, also known as IZ, is remembered around the world for his rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," which provides the soundtrack to today's Google Doodle video.

Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole as depicted in an animated video created by Google Doodle. YouTube/GoogleDoodles Hawaiian musician Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, also known as Bruddah IZ, would have ...

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 ...

With his medley of Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World, Iz, known as "the voice of Hawaii," redefined a beloved classic.

Hawaiian music great Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole has posthumously entered YouTube 1 billion views club with his classic cover of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." By Heran Mamo Hawaiian music great ...

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was best known for his cover of Judy Garland's "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" — but now, AI has gotten to him, too.

Kamakawiwo'ole recorded in 1988 his most famous track, a cover of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." The song has been featured in a number of films, television shows, commercials and remains on ...

Grunge - Video. The Life & Early Death Of Singer Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. Posted: September 30, 2024 | Last updated: March 26, 2025. From the Forbidden Island to somewhere over the rainbow, one of ...

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 ...