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WATCH: Digital documentary marks 25 years since release of IZ’s groundbreaking album, ‘Facing Future’
Updated: Nov. 19, 2018 at 2:25 PM HST
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HNN Staff
A quarter century later — and 21 years after his untimely death at the age of 38 — IZ’s popularity has only grown.
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Talk about a chicken-skin moment: IZ’s memorable Na Hoku Hanohano performance
Updated: Nov. 18, 2018 at 8:59 PM HST
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By
Lacy Deniz
The stage was set for one of the most unforgettable, emotional reunions in Hawaiian music history.
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‘The spirit of aloha’: IZ changed Hawaiian music forever. His legacy is so much more than that
Updated: Nov. 16, 2018 at 12:57 PM HST
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By
Lacy Deniz
In 1997, Hawaii lost a treasure.
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole: Beyond The Rainbow
Power of Palehua: How IZ got his inspiration for ‘Hawaii ’78’
Updated: Nov. 15, 2018 at 2:49 PM HST
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By
Lacy Deniz
"Hawaii ’78" was originally written by Mickey Ioane and performed by IZ’s former band, the Makaha Sons of Niihau.
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole: Beyond The Rainbow
New music video celebrates 25th anniversary of Iz’s album Facing Future
Updated: Nov. 14, 2018 at 10:32 AM HST
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By
HNN Staff
Facing Future remains the best-selling album in the history of Hawaiian music.
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole: Beyond The Rainbow
IZ’s ‘Facing Future’ at 25: A beloved artist — gone too soon — has become Hawaii’s voice to the world
Updated: Nov. 14, 2018 at 9:33 AM HST
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By
Lacy Deniz
We couldn’t have a better spokesman.
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole: Beyond The Rainbow
In 1993, IZ struck out on his own (with the help of some friends)
Updated: Nov. 14, 2018 at 9:08 AM HST
He had a successful career, but he wanted something more. This is the story of how IZ launched his solo career.
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole: Beyond The Rainbow
WATCH: Braddah Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s legendary ‘Hot Hawaiian Nights’ performances
Updated: Nov. 13, 2018 at 4:33 PM HST
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HNN Staff
Relive some of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's most well-known musical performances that were taped for Hot Hawaiian Nights.
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole: Beyond The Rainbow
The little boy who would grow up to become one of Hawaii’s most beloved musicians
Updated: Nov. 13, 2018 at 10:25 AM HST
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By
Lacy Deniz
It’s been 25 years since IZ released his “Facing Future” album, the most successful Hawaii release of all time.