Look. Listen. Learn.
The Good Song by Alexandria Giardino
Israel ‘IZ’Kamakawiwo’ole is one of Hawaii’s most beloved ukulele (ooo-koo-LEH-leh) players. His song Somewhere Overt the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World combines the works of two completely different artists and captures the spirit of Aloha in a performance as beautiful as the islands he is from.
Look
Watch these videos to learn more about the ukulele, Hawai’i and the artists that inspired Israel’s iconic song.
Somewhere over the rainbow
Judy Garland
What a wonderful world
Louis Armstrong
Somewhere Over the Rainbow*What a Wonderful World
All about Hawaii
history of the ukulele
Listen
Hear music by the artists that inspired IZ.
Learn
Visit these websites to learn more about Hawai’ian culture.
Famous ukulele players and their music: https://www.stringvibe.com/famous-ukulele-players/
Take a virtual tour of Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the United States: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=E9uDoFAP3SH
Learn how to play a game of Kōnane, or Hawaiian Checkers.
Webcam footage of Hawaii’s Kīlauea Volcano, which has been erupting constantly since 1975!