Iz Kamakawiwo`ole nicknamed “The Gentle Giant” by his admirers. He was described as always being cheerful and positive, and he was best known for his love of the land and of the people of Hawai`i.
Through his ukulele playing and incorporation of other idioms (such as jazz and reggae), Iz remains one of the major influences in Hawaiian music.
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