Ka 'Ano'i

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Better known among his fans as "Iz," Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was a phenomenon in the Hawai'ian Islands totally below Mainland radar. So important was Iz's singing to Native Hawa'ians and Hawai'i residents alike that Governor Ben Cayetano declared a statewide day of mourning when Iz passed away in 1997--this despite his controversial Hawai'i-sovereignty politics. Ka Ano'i was the 1991 winner of the prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Award for best contemporary Hawai'ian album, and Iz himself won for best male vocalist that year. This album is appealing mainly for its honesty and simplicity: simplicity of tone consistent with the casual ukulele and slack-key sound, and honesty of voice through Hawai'i-enhanced allegorical tracks like "Coney Island Washer Woman" and "I'll Be There." A later version of Iz's "Over the Rainbow" was featured in the 1998 film Meet Joe Black, as well. Despite his imposing stature, Iz was an embodiment of the simplicity and gentleness in the music itself, more noticeable in this early album than in his later work. --Erik Macki

Ka 'Ano'i,Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole,Tropical Music,Hawaii,Hawaiian,Hawaiian Music,Int'l & World Music,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: MS okay Breathtakingly beautiful ka'Ano'i Not His Best

Ka 'Ano'i Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole Manufacturer: Tropical Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pacific Islands | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: E Ala E In Dis Life Alone in IZ World Facing Future IZ in Concert: The Man and His Music ASIN: B00000I3US Release Date: 1999-02-16

Tracks:

1. Margarita
2. Coney Island Washboard Woman
3. kainoa
4. Kana'i Aupuni
5. I'll Be There/Warren's Song
6. Men Who Ride Mountains
7. Over The Rainbow /What A Wonderful World
8. Hanohano O Cowboy
9. Sea Of Love
10. You Don't Know Me

Product Description

1. Margarita
2. Coney Island Washboard Woman
3. kainoa
4. Kana i Aupuni
5. I ll Be There/Warren s Song
6. Men Who Ride Mountains
7. Over The Rainbow /What A Wonderful World
8. Hanohano O Cowboy
9. Sea Of Love
10. You Don t Know Me

Format: CD

Amazon.com essential recording

Better known among his fans as "Iz," Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was a phenomenon in the Hawai'ian Islands totally below Mainland radar. So important was Iz's singing to Native Hawa'ians and Hawai'i residents alike that Governor Ben Cayetano declared a statewide day of mourning when Iz passed away in 1997--this despite his controversial Hawai'i-sovereignty politics. Ka Ano'i was the 1991 winner of the prestigious Na Hoku Hanohano Award for best contemporary Hawai'ian album, and Iz himself won for best male vocalist that year. This album is appealing mainly for its honesty and simplicity: simplicity of tone consistent with the casual ukulele and slack-key sound, and honesty of voice through Hawai'i-enhanced allegorical tracks like "Coney Island Washer Woman" and "I'll Be There." A later version of Iz's "Over the Rainbow" was featured in the 1998 film Meet Joe Black, as well. Despite his imposing stature, Iz was an embodiment of the simplicity and gentleness in the music itself, more noticeable in this early album than in his later work. --Erik Macki

Customer Reviews:

MS.......2007-07-14

It was the most relaxing cd I have ever listen to, even tho you dont understand the word you can feel what they are saying

okay.......2007-01-10

It was okay but not as good as his other cd's that i own

Breathtakingly beautiful.......2007-01-03

On a trip to Hawaii many years ago we were introduced to the wonderful music of IZ. What an incredible man, and voice. I have two of Iz's CD's and one DVD and they are all wonderful. When the Washington rain gets to me in the winter, I put in IZ and turn the heater up and dream I'm in Hawaii. Mahalo

ka'Ano'i.......2006-11-05

On atrip to Hawaii, riding a tour bus, this CD was playing, it was so good, had to buy it as soon as I got home, this music by IZ is so compelling, I had to find out more about the man, and my findings made the music even more meaningful, this is the second CD I have, and prize both of them highly,

Not His Best.......2006-07-30

After two outstanding IZ albums (Facing Future and Alone in IZ World), this was my third purchase. What a disappointment. This is just not as good as his other albums. For the man who has a singing voice of an angel, this was a shock. Please note too that the version of Over the Rainbow and Wonderful World is not the one you hear on his other albums and is not nearly as good. There are a few nice songs on this album, but not a good first IZ album.

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