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The Gentle Giant- Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
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This Blog was supposed to be an Advocacy initiative for Earth Charter International...but a while after I found myself surfing for Iz. The Hawaiian musician , Israel Kamakawiwo'ole,'was known for promoting Hawaiian rights and Hawaiian independence, both through his music & through his life'. Iz as a Cult, remained even after 10 years of his premature death in '97 at the age of 38, due to respiratory disorder, caused by his Obesity.

Facing Future - released in '93, considered as the best of his albums, incorporates the featured song, Somewhere Over the Rainbow-What a Wonderful world!

On July 21, 2006 BBC Radio 1 announced that "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" would be released as a single. On July 4, 2007, Israel Kamakawiwoʻole debuted at No. 44 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart with "Wonderful World," selling 17,000 units. It was his biggest sales week ever, helping him garner his second No. 1 on Billboard's Top World Music chart. As of October of 2007, the album has sold 75,000 copies.

The song continues to be a low-charting but a best seller, passing 1,040,092 downloads sold as of the survey week ending 3/9/08, according to Nielsen Soundscan.

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's version of "Over the Rainbow" was played at the conclusion of NBC's political analyst Tim Russert's memorial service in Washington D.C. on June 18, 2008. As the guests were filing out of the service, there was a double rainbow seen in the Washington D.C. sky. (Courtesy: Wikipedia)

A strong lyrical effect, use of typical instruments like Ukukele, his soft soothing voice & Iz's innate pronunciation make me spellbound for the first time I listened to it.

I need not, emphasize Earth Charter's mission here, as you would easily come to know about it, by watching the video...but I'm supposed to thank Earth Charter for introducing an Indian with Iz & Hawaiian music as well.

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