Update: Check out Jason Castro's version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow ala Braddah Iz here.
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You're probably here because you're looking for Braddah Iz's rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" which has been featured on commercials and movies as well. But theres more to Braddah Iz than just that one tune.
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole started out as a co-founder in the Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau in the 80's and had a string of hits with the band including Mehameha/White Sandy Beach and Take a Walk in the Country, both of which were used in local ad campaigns that aired on TV and radio. He later went solo in the 90's. The beloved singer with his husky tenor and even huskier physique won many accolades in Hawaii Music including a Na Hoku Hanohano award for best male vocalist and album of the year for his "Facing Future". Unfortunately Braddah Iz passed away on June 26, 1997.
Some Braddah Iz resources:
Honolulu Star-Bulletin: Iz will always be
Answers.com: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole Biographu
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