Hawaiian Music - Kaleohano Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - IZ
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Published 2008-06-28
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Hawaiian music at its best! Pure chicken skin performance by the late Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (IZ) at the 1996 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
Listen to this message straight from the heart of Braddah IZ. On the biggest evening for Hawaiian music, the Makaha Sons decides to join Braddah Iz on stage and ho'oponopono all that had happened in their past. As I watched this broadcasted on KFVE I remember being overwhelmed with emotions. It was basically both sides saying sorry through their actions and voices. On June 26, 1997 Israel Kamakawiwo'ole died.
Your music lives on Braddah IZ. Hawaiian Music lovers I share this one with you all. Malama pono from www.pipeline2paradise.com -Pu'ukani
Kaleohano
by Louis Moon Kauakahi
Kaleohano, `o Kaleohano kou inoa
Kaleohano (a name meaning:The Voice (of) Authority and Respect),
Kaleohano (is) your name
Ku'u home, ku'u home, ku'u home `o Keaukaha*
My (in a form expressing affection) home, my home, my home, Keaukaha
Kaulana `o Keaukaha
Famous (is) Keaukaha
(E hana hou i ka paukû mua loa )
(Repeat first verse)
Kaleohano, `o Kaleohano kou inoa
Kaleohano, Kaleohano (is) your name
Ku'u 'âina, ku'u kulâiwi, a huli i ke kai
My land, my native land, and dashing and receding (is) the sea
Kaulana `o Keaukaha.
Famous (is) Keaukaha.
Aloha au iâ Mauna Kea, i ke anu o ke ahiahi
Love I Mauna Kea (meaning, White Mountain, referring to mountain on the island of Hawai`i), in the cold of the evening.
Ho'olono, ho'olono, ho'olono i ka leo ka makani
Listen, listen, listen to the voice of the wind
Keaukaha nô e ka wahi.
Keaukaha indeed, the place.
(E hana hou i ka paukû hope)
(Repeat last verse)
All Comments (21)
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Leah Elam I think people were crying for various reasons; knowing that he was almost on his death bed might be one, but mending the rift between him and his brothers was probably a big part of it! In addition, there are probably very few people in the audience that could actually understand the Hawaiian language...and some of his comments were in that language (as well as some "pidgin" expressions!). I've always loved and respected Iz and his music, and he died much too soon, at the age of 38 years old! I spent 5 years in Hawaii, but he was just a baby when I arrived, but learned to appreciate his talents many years later! The Hawaii state flag flew at half-staff on July 10, 1997, the day of Kamakawiwoʻole's funeral. His koa wood coffin lay in state at the state capitol building in Honolulu. He was the third person in Hawaiian history to be awarded this honor, and the only one who was not a government official. Hopefully, that will help you understand why some folks were crying!
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IZ heals my soul with my tears with his heavenly music. RIP IZ
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His singing gives a feeling of peace. I just recently heard his music and now I am hooked for good. Such a beautiful man, so sad he left us so early. He will never be forgotten. xxx
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Beautiful performance even though you can see he is ill he still has the voice of an angel
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Our people on earth need his message, I adore and respect him!
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I was lucky enough to have grown up listening to his music back when him, Skippy, Moon, John, and Jerome would play every Sunday at our church in Nanakuli, HI. The Christian music they would put forth will always be a blessing to me and my family and the people who attended the Faith, Hope, & Charity church. We were by his side when he passed on and he will never be forgotten. What he said about "putting Jesus in your heart" is so true. Thank you for continuing to bless us with your music. Aloha
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The one and only in our hearts...IZ KAMAKAWIWO'OLE😢😢😢 WE LOVE YOU IZ FROM PHIIPPINES...
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I'm moved to tears every time I watch this.
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not too often do you see such talented performers receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula during their performance and still showing the rest of the world how it's done! i like this guy, and i believe that his did a great work for Jesus and his ministry.
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IAM SO HAPPY WHEN I LISTEN TO HIM...IAM SO GLAD I FOUND HIM....IAM SO SAD HE PASS AWAY BUT HE LEFT A GREAT MARK ON THIS EARTH...HE TOUCH THE LIFE OF THE ONE WHO IS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING...AND HEAR THAT SOMETHING IN HIS SONGS.. MAY YOU R,I,P
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Makaha Sons of Niihau! don't ever forget where we come from!!!! I am Hawaiian!
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very emotional what ever he taught he is right now a day for our young people. put Jesus in our heart and honor, respect our Hawaiian Heritage. Well said brother IZ.
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My home is Hawaii he said...very beautiful music....I have no words any more..
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How could anyone not be touched by this? Especially when the Makaha Sons joined Iz on stage. Braddah Iz is truly missed.
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MAHALO MY DEAR HAWAII YOUR VOICES ARES SO PURE AND CLEAN JUST LIKE ANGELS IN IS EARTH ALOHA THIS IS BEAUTY AND MAGIC SONG MAHALO NUI LOA
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I have know this young man who respectfully called me aunty. I have said this before and I will say this as long as I live, " Brother "IZ" is Hawaii. Never has there been a man with so much Love for his People and Lands. I know he has his place right next to our Heavenly Father, for he has spread so much Love all over the world with song, Pure Heart. Putting awareness to our people of what is happening and need to be corrected in order to keep our culture alive. Much Love to All, Aloha! Nai'a
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our first trip to Hawaii my wife and I went to a book store and just by chance we listen to a cd by IZ.. this was in 2006 and we rode the bus back to our hotel and we asked the driver if he ever heard of IZ and he said Iz is the God of Hawaiian music
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OMG, I remembering watching this with my older brother and my mom and the same feeling I got that day I got again. Chicken skin and tears. Bradah Iz a legend and yes what he says is sooo true about the drug scene, I so must agree! Love u bradah iz and may u rest in peace.... A hui hou aku, meke aloha pau'ole
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Praise God. God bless him and his family and the people of Hawaii. From Brooklyn, NY USA
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its his goodbye to people and say him goodbye, touchy moment
