Who is the big Hawaiian Guy with the incredible voice that got a lot of air play a few years ago on National Public Radio?
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole (aka ‘Iz’). Iz is one of the most cherished performers of the last 20 years and has had several top selling CD’s including Facing Future and N Dis Life. Sadly, Israel passed away recently after a long series of health problems. Fortunately his music lives on and there is a new video out where Israel performs live in concert. For more information about Iz, visit the Hawaiian Musical Artists page. What are the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards? The Na Hoku Hanohano Awards are Hawaii’s version of the Grammy Awards. The awards are held every spring and honor Hawaiian Musical Artists and Producers in a variety of categories including Male and Female Vocalist of the Year, Hawaiian Language Performance of the Year, and Album of the Year. Some of the artists that have received the most awards over the years include, among others, the Brothers Cazimero and the Makaha Sons.
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