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Solo Recordings of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole recorded four solo albums after he left the Makaha Sons to launch a solo career. Two more solo albums were released after his death in 1997.

1st Solo Album
Ka 'Ano'i Title: Ka 'Ano'i
Released: February 16, 1999
Label: Tropical Music
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The above album is a re-release of the first solo album IZ made after 17 years of recording with the Makaha Sons of Niihau. This recording was originally released in 1990.


2nd Solo Album
Facing Future Title: Facing Future
Released: September 1, 1993
Label: Mountain Apple
(original recording re-issued)
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The above album features one of IZ's most famous recordings, and one that has been featured in television commercials all over the world: "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World".


3rd Solo Album
E Ala E Title: E Ala E
Released: October 1995
Label: Mountain Apple
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4th (And Last) Solo Album
Hot Hawaiian Nights Title: N Dis Life
Released: December 20, 1996
Label: Mountain Apple
(original recording re-issued)
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Released After IZ Died in 1997

Released in 1999
IZ in Concert Title: IZ in Concert
Released: May 20 1999
Label: Mountain Apple
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Released in 2001
Alone in IZ World Title: Alone in IZ World
Released: September 25, 2001
Label:Mountain Apple
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See also:
  • Biography of Israel Kamakawiwoole (Book)
  • Videos Featuring Israel Kamakawiwoole
  • More About Israel Kamakawiwoole
  • Hawaiian Music Artists A to Z


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