Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
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Summary
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole is a human[1]. His place of birth was Honolulu[2]. He was born on May 20, 1959[3]. He died in Honolulu[4]. He died on June 26, 1997[5]. He worked as a singer[6], songwriter[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,191 views/month, #1,333 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole was born in Honolulu[2].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole died in Honolulu[4].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole was born on May 20, 1959[3].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole died on June 26, 1997[5].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole is buried at Hawaiian Memorial Park[10].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole held citizenship in United States[11].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole is identified as part of the Native Hawaiians ethnic group[12].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's professions included singer[6].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole worked as a songwriter[7].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole worked as a musician[8].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's field of work was music[13].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's field of work was singing[14].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's field of work was ukulele[15].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole received the Echo Pop Award for the Hit of the Year[16].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole is recorded as male[17].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole was affiliated with the Hawaiian sovereignty movement[19].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's genre is music of Hawaii[20].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's genre is folk music[21].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's genre is reggae[22].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's record label is recorded as Mountain Apple Company[23].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's discography is recorded as Israel Kamakawiwoʻole discography[24].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's Commons category is recorded as Israel Kamakawiwoʻole[25].
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's voice type is recorded as countertenor[26].
- The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1959-05-20[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1997-06-26[31]
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Genre(s): reggae[32]
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Community tags: hawaiian music, reggae[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: e7ae37b1-624f-47b9-bf4f-53b52ef19528[34]
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Origins and Family
Born in Honolulu[2], Israel Kamakawiwoʻole… he was born on May 20, 1959[3]. He is identified as part of the Native Hawaiians ethnic group[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[6], songwriter[7], and musician[8]. Fields of work include music[13], a type of arts[35]; singing[14], a type of activity[36]; and ukulele[15], a type of musical instrument[37].
Recognition
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole received the Echo Pop Award for the Hit of the Year[16].
Personal Life
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole was affiliated with the Hawaiian sovereignty movement[19].
Death and Burial
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole died on June 26, 1997[5]. He passed away in Honolulu[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27]. He is buried at Hawaiian Memorial Park[10].
Why It Matters
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,191 views/month, #1,333 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Israel Kamakawiwoʻole born?
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole was born in Honolulu[2].
Where did Israel Kamakawiwoʻole die?
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole died in Honolulu[4].
What did Israel Kamakawiwoʻole do for work?
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole worked as singer[6], songwriter[7], and musician[8].
What awards did Israel Kamakawiwoʻole receive?
Honors received include Echo Pop Award for the Hit of the Year[16].