Track Listing

1. Ahi Wela
2. E Ku'u Morning Dew
3. Kamalani
4. Kaleohano
5. Margarita
6. "This Hawaiian Man" Intro
7. Chant
8. E Ala E
9. Hene Hene Kou Aka
10. Lover of Mine
11. White Sandy Beach
12. 'Opae E
13. n Dis Life
14. Maui Hawaiian Sup'pa Man
15. Hawai'i '78
16. Hawai'i Aloha

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #12161 in Music
• Released on: 1999-05-20
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Live, Original recording remastered

About the Artist
Born in Honolulu in 1959, this son of a Ni'ihau mother returned to Ni'ihau to spend the first five years of his life with his Tutu Kane, his Grandfather. In 1964 he returned to Oahu to join his immediate family then on to Makaha on the Waianae Coast where Israel was to learn the importance of his Hawaiian heritage and discover the richness and mystique in the music and culture of his islands.

With an ukulele, his constant companion, Israel would sing and play for anyone who listened.

The texture of his voice, the songs and the sound of his resonant ukulele constantly create the feeling that a new, musical Hawaii is emerging. Yet, the basics of his musical inventions remain embedded in the rich, warm, musical soil of his Ni'ihau and Makaha Kapunas.

Band members:
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole-ukulele, lead vocals Mel Amina-guitar Analu Aina-bass Michael Muldoon-percussion Gaylord Holomalia-keyboards & musical director

Album Description
This compact disc is being released on IZ's birthday, as a gift to his fans from his 'ohana. The aloha he felt for all of his audiences was passionate-whether they were seeing him in concert or just listening to one of his albums. IZ's life is in his music.

Customer Reviews

Just a Concert with lots of talk
This was disappointing. The talk interrupts the enjoyment of the music. Not good for backround listening.

mommadog
Oh My Lord! This is the most hauntingly beautiful music by Bruddah IZ, his voice will make you cry and you will get him and his music into your soul and never be able to let go. I have played this CD over and over again, soon I will need to replace it with a new one. I only learned of IZ about 2 months ago, and I have bought all of the CDS and one of two DVDS so far. I love this gentle giant and cry because we lost him at such a young age. My husband says "my wife has fallen in love with a very big and beautiful Hawaiin Man" and it is true. After I listened to the first of his CDS, I started planning a trip for us to Hawaii. We will go on our 25th wedding anniversary. I have read a few books that have Hawaii in the story, and have learned so much already of this wonderful, peaceful place. Even thou it is busy and packed with tourists, like we have in FL, we are going. I am planning to go to all the places that IZ sings about, and talks about on this CD and others. I am also learing some "Pidgin" and a few of the words in the old Hawaiin language, such beautiful words. I sure wish I could have met IZ in life. The people who have are very fortunate! Rest in Peace Bruddah IZ!

excellent
If you like any of Iz music you will enjoy this CD greatly. Enjoy