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Iz何许人也? 一位Hawai'i的原住民兼传统乐手. 虽然因过度吃喝导致在38岁时肥年
早逝, 但他留下的这首改编自"Somewhere Over The Rainbow"和"What A Wonderful
World"并且用Hawai'i传统乐器演奏的"Over The Rainbow What A Wonder"至今仍然
传唱于世. 强生最新的那首童声版的广告歌就是翻唱自他的这首杰作.
Who's Iz?
Full name: Israel Ka'ano'i Kamakawiwo'ole
Born: May 20, 1959
Died: June 26, 1997, at 38
Cause of death: morbid obesity and respiratory failure
Ashes scattered: July 12, 1997, off Makua Beach
Musical roots: founding member (with late brother Skippy Kamakawiwo'ole),
of The Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau, which became The Makaha Sons
Wife: Marlene Ku'upua Ah Lo Kamakawiwo'ole
Daughter: Ceslieanne Wehekealake'alekupuna "Wehi" Ah Lo Kamakawiwo'ole
Little-known fact: Though associated with Makaha and Ni'ihau, he spent his
early years in Kaimuki and Palolo.
Hawai'i sings on screen
Bruddah Iz's "Over the Rainbow" is Hawai'i's undisputed movie-music champ.
Others with tune placements in recent times:
Justin Young, "Sip Your Wine," in Trimark Pictures' "An Uninvited Guest"
soundtrack
Eric Gilliom, "Moondance" and "Beach Boys and Hula Girls," in Sony's
"Tom Cats" soundtrack
Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu (with the Kamehameha Schools Children's Choir),
"Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" and "He Mele No Lilo," in Disney's
"Lilo & Stitch" soundtrack
Coming up in 2006: Songs by Dennis and David Kamakahi, for the "Lilo & Stitch II"
soundtrackPhoto: Courtesy Marlene Kamakawiwo`ole