With his medley of Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World, Iz, known as "the voice of Hawaii," redefined a beloved classic. Steven Musil is a senior news editor at CNET News. He's been ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X It’s a rare thing in pop music when a cover song becomes nearly as popular as the original. And it ...

Sign up for the best picks from our travel, fashion and lifestyle writers. Today’s Google Doodle is honouring the life of Hawaiian ukulele player Israel 'Iz ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Israel Kamakawiwo’ole was just 17 years old in 1976 when he became part of the original Makaha Sons of Niihau. He was playing with his older brother Skippy, Jerome Koko, and ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A quarter century ago, the CD “Facing Future” from Israel Kamakawiwo’ole was released. Today, it’s the most successful Hawaii release of all time — lifted by one song ...

Aaron Canwell of the band Micah and Me will teach two free ukulele classes Jan. 25 at the Everett Public Library. Aaron Canwell, from Portland, will be coming to Everett on Jan. 25 to lead two free ...

Dozens of 'ukulele-related booths and live music filled part of Kapi'olani Park on Sunday for the yearly festival. Also at the event, the ʻUkulele Hall of Fame inducted the legendary musician Israel ...

Fans of the hit Fox TV show “Glee” will get a dose of Hawaii’s Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole tonight when the cast sings IZ’s version of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World,” according to local ...

In life, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (pronounced "Ka-MA-ka-VEE-vo-oh-lay") was a giant, a man of more than 700 pounds who could make the little ukulele sing as sweetly as his own falsetto. In death, he has ...