Braddah Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's life was cut short. He was such an amazing entertainer and spokesman for the Hawaiian culture it was a great loss. His music continues to live on and so does his spirit. Iz is best known to the world for his rendition of Over the Rainbow/Wonderful World that can be heard all over: commercials, movies, all radio stations, and ipods.
10 years ago today, I had just finished my second year of college in Ellensburg and was having the time of my life. I remember getting a phone call from my mom to tell me that Braddah Iz had died. It was weird. I went online to see what was being said about it and found many mourners pictured on the cover of the Honolulu Advertiser. The news was reporting his death and getting reactions from the crowd that was stunned.
I can't believe that it has been 10 years and yet his music lives on and probably always will.
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