Today's Honolulu Advertiser has a special section on Israel Kamakawiwo`ole -- and their online edition includes some great videos. See the front page (then click on Israel's photo): http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com
A new CD is being released Tuesday ("Wonderful World"), coinciding with the 10th anniversary of his passing. The print edition of today's Honolulu Advertiser includes a single CD of the title track.
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Good article. I was fortunate to have known Iz. I knew how hard it was for him to get around, even the very first time I saw the Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau perform at the Ranch House in Aina Haina back in 1983 or 84. On return visits, I always managed to see them perform.