Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwoʻole (May 20, 1959 – June 26, 1997) was a musician who lived in Hawaiʻi until death at the age of thirty-eight. He is widely known for the following song:
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World”
Iz was nicknamed “The Gentle Giant” by his admirers and was described as always cheerful and positive. He […]
