Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
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Summary
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's place of birth was Honolulu[1]. He was born on May 20, 1959[2]. He died in Honolulu[3]. He died on June 26, 1997[4]. He worked as a singer[5], songwriter[6], and musician[7].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hawaiian Memorial Park[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Ethnic group: Native Hawaiians[10]
- Field of work: music[11], singing[12], ukulele[13]
- Award received: Echo Pop Award for the Hit of the Year[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Member of political party: Hawaiian sovereignty movement[16]
- Genre: music of Hawaii[17], folk music[18], reggae[19]
- Record label: Mountain Apple Company[20]
- Discography: Israel Kamakawiwoʻole discography[21]
- Voice type: countertenor[22]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[23]
Product Details
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Type: Person[24]
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Country: US[25]
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Began / founded: 1959-05-20[26]
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Ended / dissolved: 1997-06-26[27]
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Genre(s): reggae[28]
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Community tags: hawaiian music, reggae[29]
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MusicBrainz ID: e7ae37b1-624f-47b9-bf4f-53b52ef19528[30]
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Career and Affiliations
Fields of work include music[11], a type of arts[31]; singing[12], a type of activity[32]; and ukulele[13], a type of musical instrument[33].
FAQs
Where was Israel Kamakawiwoʻole born?
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole was born in Honolulu[1].
Where did Israel Kamakawiwoʻole die?
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole died in Honolulu[3].
What did Israel Kamakawiwoʻole do for work?
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole worked as singer[5], songwriter[6], and musician[7].
What awards did Israel Kamakawiwoʻole receive?
Honors received include Echo Pop Award for the Hit of the Year[14].