Israel Kamakawiwo ole
Birth nameIsrael Ka ano i Kamakawiwo ole
Born(1959-05-20)May 20, 1959
Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii
OriginHawaii, United States
DiedJune 26, 1997(1997-06-26) (aged 38)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Genres
  • Hawaii
  • folk
  • world
  • reggae
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instruments
  • tenor ukulele
  • vocals
Years active1976–1997
LabelsMountain Apple Company
Associated actsMākaha Sons