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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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By 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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The Makaha Sons of Niihau joined IZ onstage at his 1996 Na Hoku Hanohano awards performance of...

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

A misty, beautiful night up in Palehua inspired IZ to recreate "Hawaii 78." (Image: Hawaii...

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

Twenty-five years ago, Facing Future from Israel Kamakawiwoʻole was released. It continues as...

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

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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

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, lovingly known across Hawaii as Braddah Iz, performs at a  a taping of...

WATCH: Braddah Israel Kamakawiwo’ole’s legendary ‘Hot Hawaiian Nights’ performances

Updated: Nov. 13, 2018 at 4:33 PM HST
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By 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

A young IZ smiles for the camera. IZ grew up in Honolulu, but later moved to West Oahu.

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.
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