Musician Dictionary

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

Hawaiian singer (1959–1997)

DescriptionHawaiian singer (1959–1997)
Source: Wikidata
Born1959-05-20
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceHonolulu Honolulu
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1997-06-26
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathHonolulu Honolulu
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaHawaii
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsinger musician songwriter
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsukulele voice
Source: Wikidata
Voice typecountertenor
Source: Wikidata
Genresmusic of Hawaii reggae folk music
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsMountain Apple Company
Source: Wikidata
Member ofMākaha Sons of Niʻihau The Makaha Sons Of Ni'ihau
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz
AwardsEcho Pop Award for the Hit of the Year
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

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Identifiers

mbid: e7ae37b1-624f-47b9-bf4f-53b52ef19528 · wikidata: Q42180 · isni: 0000000368631063, 0000000120352394 · discogs: 476787 · spotify: 4ogvuDRerGhZfSf7TtzHlr · apple_music: 4218340

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