IZ: Voice of the People

by Rick Carroll

Book Overview

Here, nine years after his death at the age of 38, is the full story of how a local Hawaiian boy rose to unrivaled celebrity on the strength of his one-in-a-million voice and a four-string ukulele. It... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 157306257X
• ISBN13: 9781573062572
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Bess Press
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 2.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 10.2" x 10.5"

Customer Reviews

IZ Coffee table book

I have very much enjoyed this story of IZ and his life and also the story of the Islands. I love Hawaii and I love the beautiful voice of the man called Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. I only wish that I could have heard him sing live, before his passing. His love for his native land is awe inspiring, I enjoy seeing it through his eyes. Mahalo IZ, you are missed in this world......

A VERY WELL WRITTEN BIO FOR IZ.

THE BOOK IS A VERY INTERESTING, AND VERY WELL WRITTEN BIO OF A FANTASTIC VOICE, HE IS GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.

IZ voice of people

IZ truly is the voice of the people. This book shows the true spirit of IZ kamakaweewoolee in a way that is intimate and candid. Of course to really feel the aloha, play the music...

the spirit of Iz and the Hawaiian spirit felt in this book...

This book gave me "chicken skin", the Hawaiian term for goose bumps. It captures the spirit of Iz and the Hawaiian people. Touches the heart. Great portrayal of the history of Hawaiian music as well. Highly recommended.