IZ’s producer,Jon de Mello talks about the cover of IZ’s iconic album, Facing Future. #music #iz

Braddah IZ playing his local favorite Maui (Hawaiian Sup’pa Man) in 1997.

To celebrate what would be Israel’s 65th birthday we are sharing this unearthed interview from 1993

IZ channeling his church days with a song from his youth. Anyone remember this one? #iz #music

Even back in the day IZ was a computer kook, small kine #israelkamakawiwoole #ukulele #iz

Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole Kids Song #shorts #music #israelkamakawiwoole #iz #ukulele #livemusic

Israel and his band rehearsing “Hawai’i ‘78”. Watch the full video at our channel. #music #iz

For those of you interested in the "World Oli Fest" on Dec. 1-3, https://www.halauohia.com/oli-fest

IZ talking about all of his early musical influences, ranging “Three Dog Night” to “Eddie Kamae”.

Edith Kanaka’ole World Oli Festival - Dec 1-3 2023, Hilo, Hawai’i https://www.halauohia.com/oli-fest

Hawai’i ‘78, live at Miloli’i. This is from the end of “IZ The Man Behind the Music” documentary

We are all missing you on what would be your 73rd Birthday, Roland Cazimero.

Braddah IZ singing his heart out to “Living in a Sovereign Land” at the Waikiki Shell on March 1997

Short IZ history lesson on his losses, especially on losing his brother Skippy #israelkamakawiwoole

Amazing behind the scenes with Willie and Willie during the recording session of “Away in a Manger”

Raps “Chanting” will forever be funny. Out the gates with “Charge um, Tita!”it is endlessly quotable

Braddah IZ explaining the necklaces he wore. Of course he explains it in the most IZ way possible 🤣

Kui Lee’s iconic classic, “I’ll Remember You” performed by Don Ho and Robin Wilson. From 1988

IZ performing “Hawai‘i Aloha” live at Miloli‘i. This version is beautiful as the crowd sings along

Often times, you’d see IZ using an oxygen tank. Here he is explaining why he used one

Braddah IZ taking us down those country roads with a live version of “Take Me Home Country Roads”

Braddah IZ running through an impromptu Hawaiian version of “The Beverly Hillbillies” theme song

When you’re a big boy like IZ, there are certain exceptions that need to happen in order to travel.

Israel killing time with a song between takes from his performance of “White Sandy Beach of Hawai‘i”

Iconic song from “Facing Future”, here is Israel and his band performing ‘Maui Hawaiian Sup’pa Man’

Israel running through his hit, “White Sandy Beach of Hawai‘i” before he goes for a solid live take.

Israel’s interviews were always insightful, and were rarely just a standard surface level interview

IZ performing the classic Ray Charles song, “You Don’t Know Me” at Miloli’i.

Israel and his band performing “Living in a Sovereign Land” live from Waioli Tea Room in Manoa. #iz

IZ was struggling to remember the lyrics to “Tengoku Kara Kaminari” after about 15 sec, he gets it!

IZ was the OG of dad jokes #dadjokes #dadjokesoftheday #israelkamakawiwoole #iz #hawaiian #ukulele

Israel after a live recording, getting ready to go with his daughter, Wehi.

Israel talking about his daughter, Wehi bringing his CD to school #israelkamakawiwoole #stories

Never before seen footage of Braddah IZ rehearsing “White Sandy Beach of Hawai’i”

Israel translating the song, “Henehene Kou ‘Aka”In true IZ fashion, he added his own part at the end

That was close…

Whats your favorite version of this song?

Do you connect with the sound of the ocean like IZ? #israelkamakawiwoole #iz #whitesandybeach

IZ patiently waiting in between shots is a mood #iz #ukulele #Israelkamakawiwoole

IZ performing “Sea of Love” live at Miloli’i on Hawai’i Island #israelkamakwiwoole #iz #iz ukulele

Rehearsal with IZ…That voice though. #iz

Do you still get emotional during this part of the Over the Rainbow video?

Not even IZ can get every song in the first take! “For real this time!” #israelkamakwiwoole #iz

Israel’s intro to “Johnny Mahoe” written by his good friend Del Beazley

IZ, bringing the entire room to tears

“Hehehe, I get this joke I like tell you guys…”

When you’re so thirsty you just gotta growl

Braddah IZ, always gotta check on his fans.