Happy heavenly birthday, Iz ❤️🌈🙏🕊️ Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, known affectionately as “Iz,” was a legendary Hawaiian musician whose top tracks like “White Sandy Beach” and the 1993 medley “Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World” cemented his legacy as the voice of Hawaii. His acoustic, ukulele-led rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” became a globally iconic and incredibly popular masterpiece that achieved worldwide fame and major chart success, remaining a poignant tribute to his artistry following his tragic death in 1997 at the age of 38. #somewhereovertherainbow #hawaii #ukelele #whatawonderfulworld #90s