IZ: Voice of the People (Israel Kamakawiwo'ole)

IZ: Voice of the People (Israel Kamakawiwo'ole)

Here, nine years after his death at the age of 38, is the full story of how a local Hawaiian boy rose to unrivaled celebrity on the strength of his one-in-a-million voice and a four-string ukulele. It is a story about fame and celebrity and triumph over adversity, about a boy who rose from humble origins, overcame drugs, youth gangs, and the loss of his parents and his only brother to give hope to others. It is the story of a man who stood up for his people at a critical junction in Hawaiian history to demand justice and sovereignty and became the voice of a nation. It is the story of the Hawaiian singer who attracted a worldwide audience with a single song about a rainbow. Featuring many never-before-published photos and based on scores of personal interviews, articles, and anecdotes from family, friends, recording artists, and fans, this definitive chronicle examines the life and times of Israel Kamakawiwoâ€˜ole, one of Hawaiâ€˜iâ€™s greatest musicians.
Country USA
Manufacturer Bess Press
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781573062572
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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