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To gauge the magnitude of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's popularity in his native Hawaii, consider this: following his death in 1997 (at age 38, attributed to his profound obesity), Kamakawiwo'ole's body lay in state in the state capitol, only the second person to receive such an honor. Kamakawiwo'ole's ap...

The artist behind Facing Future, the top-selling Hawaiian album of all time, the late Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole was possessed of a voice so sweet, so tender, and so lovely that it continues to deeply stir those who hear it long after he died. Lovingly assembled and notated by producer Jon de ...

You'll forget all the Tiny Tim, Don Ho, and Hawaiian-music jokes about the ukulele when you hear Gently Weeps, which leaves behind the Roaring Twenties strum and plinky-dink sound of most such music. Jake Shimabukuro sets the tone with the lead-off track from which he takes the album's title, George...

Something's Gotta Give...

Even a decade after his death at age 38 in 1997, Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole remains Hawaii's best-known and most beloved singer. His career began when he and his older brother, Skippy, formed a group in their hometown near Honolulu. The two performed together until the latter died in 1982. The band ...

Released in 1996, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, better known as IZ is much a part of Hawaii as the beautiful blue oceans. Every cut on this album you can hear the power and majesty that is IZ, which gets into the listeners' heart and soul. "In Dis Life" serves-up a mix of Hawaiian language standards, two...

After wrapping up her world-wide sold out Oral Fixation Tour, Shakira is back with the LIVE CONCERT Blu-ray that captures it all. Viewed by over 2M people in 36 countries, Shakira delivers all of her smashes, such as La Tortura (featuring Alejandro Sanz), Hips Don t Lie (featuring Wyclef Jean), When...

An EP release featuring six brand new arrangements of Jake's favorite tunes by such heavyweights as Sarah McLachlin, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and Cyndie Lauper, all on one album wrapped around the timeless classic "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Heartfelt and beautiful, this album pays repect to the...

This album cannot be described as anything but an electic, very varied offering from Hawaii's No.1 ukulele player. This is his first solo project. It has, after one week, shot straight to the top of the local charts, outselling Iz, Kealii Reichel, Hapa, everybody! At his alubm release party, anothe...

This album features songs from both of their previous albums and a special bonus cut, "Jingle Bell Rock" performed in a classic Caz style. The Caz's arrangements that will fill your heart with the goodwill and wonder of Christmas-no matter where you celebrate on earth....