Israel Kamakawiwoʻole’s 61st Birthday
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
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In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the U.S., today’s Doodle celebrates the 61st birthday of native Hawaiian `ukulele player, singer-songwriter, and activist Israel “IZ™” Kamakawiwo’ole, who is perhaps best known for touching the world with his beloved rendition of “Over the Rainbow” and forever changing the face of Hawaiian music. Through his joyful songs and lifelong advocacy for the islands’ values and culture, Israel has been widely referred to as the “Voice of Hawai’i.”
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I bought his album with that song on it on a trip to Hawaii. The wife and I heard it on the radio and fell in love with it. He was having a show later that week so we tried to get tickets. Needless to say, it had been sold out from about 5 minutes after it was announced. Such a gentle voice. Love it
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