Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, his name meaning "the fearless eye/the bold face," was born on May 20, 1959. Iz was a rare breed, almost pure Hawaiian of unusual lineage where he could trace his roots all the way to the island of Niʻihau. His first taste in performing was at Steamboats in Waikīkī, where his father was a bouncer and his mother was the manager. He would spend time with Gabby Pahinui and the Sons of Hawai'i and occasionally they would call him onstage at the age of 10 with his ʻukulele. In

"SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW-WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD Medley" 24K Gold Music Shows is happy to present this live concert video of two wonderful old songs from the past. This presentation of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “What A Wonderful World” comes in an updated style and tempo together with the beautiful choreography and caped costumes to make a delightful version of these two songs. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, sung by Judy Garland, was written in 1938 for the motion picture, The Wizard of