E Ala E

He Hawai'i au mau a mau

Wonderful mix of all that's IZ. Kalaohano is amazing.

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Such a beautiful soul. The world has lost and Heaven has gained an angel. He will never be forgotten as his wonderful voice is and will always be played. Lovely music and very talented. All his albums are a treasure to behold! RIP IZ!

Israel will be forever remembered.

Growing up in Hawaii, I grew to love all the local music. However, Izzy captured my heart and soul with his music. Such a golden voice! I listen to his music at work, it calms me and lifts my spirit. Mahalo Nui Loa

Israel, wow...I first heard his music while sitting inside a chapel to my friends wedding, instead of the traditional wedding song played during the walk in of the bride. I heard "Somewhere Over The Rainbow", it was such a emotional moving piece of music. I had to find out who this artist was, I've already have picked up 7 of Israels songs on itunes and played quite often on road trips and people ask me who is that soulful singer. May the Lord Bless him in Heaven ..with a voice like a angel

I never knew this BIG man who was singing so beautifully on the stage was who he was--- the great IZ. I lived 15 years in Hawaii and when I hear E Ala E, my heart soars into the ecstasy of a Hawaiian Heaven that exists in the soul, accessible through this song especially for me. Wind Beneath My Wings is another wonder. When I left Hawaii, this album was one of the greatest treasures I took with me. Listening to Israel sing with the sounds of the spirit of Hawaii takes me back to a place alive and well and prospering within my spirit.

I first met Israel while surfing at The Wall in Waikiki Beach. He was in his early teens, big– over 200 pounds, and rode a paipo board. I recall watching him jump off the end of the Wall and one of the other surfers in the water remarked: "Thatʻs Israel, he sure can play ukulele and he can sing, too!" I ran in to him again in 1993-94 during the resettlement of Makapuu Beach, by the Nation of Hawaii, an Hawaiian sovereignty group. Israel promised to support the movement with some music. E Ala E fulfills that promise. I have owned several CDʻs of E Ala E over the years, but, gave them all away to folks who expressed interest in the movement, the music and Israel. Listen to the words, hear the music and feel the resolve of the Hawaiian independence movement. Last week, I bought the album again, this time from the iTunes Music Store. It came down fast and started playing. It was like being with him again, all these years after his passing. His music lives on, inspiring folks from around the world to understand the plight of the Hawaiian people. I sat, still, for the full 54 minutes and listened to brother Israel. If you know him from "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", buy this album, E Ala E and learn about the political side of Israel Kamakawiwo`ʻole. Aloha from Waikiki Beach, Rolf Nordahl