E Ala E

Description

Jamaican + Hawaiian = Jawaiian, the gentle, loping sound
of Hawaiian reggae. That’s what Iz revels in on this 1995 release: E Ala E;
Kaui Beauty; Kamalani ; a string-soaked version of Wind Beneath My Wings ; a
nostalgic visit to the Theme from Gilligan’s Island, and more! About the
Artist Born in Honolulu in 1959, this son of a Ni’ihau mother returned to
Ni’ihau to spend the first five years of his life with his Tutu Kane, his
Grandfather. In 1964 he returned to Oahu to join his immediate family then on
to Makaha on the Waianae Coast where Israel was to learn the importance of his
Hawaiian heritage and discover the richness and mystique in the music and
culture of his islands. With an ukulele, his constant companion, Israel would
sing and play for anyone who listened. The texture of his voice, the songs and
the sound of his resonant ukulele constantly create the feeling that a new,
musical Hawaii is emerging. Yet, the basics of his musical inventions remain
embedded in the rich, warm, musical soil of his Ni’ihau and Makaha Kapunas.
Band-Members: Israel Kamakawiwo’ole-ukulele, lead vocals Mel Amina-bass Mike
Muldoon-percussion Gaylord Holomalia-keyboards Del Beazley-guitar

Features:

Product Details:

• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 5.5 x 0.25 inches; 3.32 Ounces
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Big Boy Records
• Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1837986
• Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1995
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 27, 2006
• Label ‏ : ‎ Big Boy Records
• Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
• Best Sellers Rank: #33,076 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl) #19 in Hawaiian Music #14,100 in Pop (CDs & Vinyl)