Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, also known as Bruddah Iz, was a Hawaiian singer and civil rights activist born in Honolulu on March 20, 1959. He started his music career at the age of 11 with his brother Scappy in the band The Mākaha Sons of Niʻihau. The band released nine albums over 15 years. He later pursued a solo career and achieved fame with his 1993 album 'Facing Future.' His songs, including 'Over the Rainbow' and 'What a Wonderful World,' have been featured in many films and commercials. He passed away on June 26, 1997, due to obesity-related illness.
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Time Zone - Pacific/Honolulu (10:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Israel
one who struggles with God, God strives
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Israel Kamakawiwoʻole belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Honolulu
Place of Death: Honolulu
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Occupation: songwriter | musician | singer
Awards Received: ECHO Awards
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 20, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 20, 2024 |
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| Sun | 29 Taurus 8 | 0 Gemini 22 | 1 Leo 14 |
| Moon | 6 Scorpio 7 | 29 Libra 43 | 1 Aries 9 |
| Mercury | 14 Taurus 13 | 7 Taurus 2 | 19 Leo 11 |
| Venus | 11 Cancer 33 | 26 Taurus 23 | 11 Virgo 13 |
| Mars | 23 Cancer 22 | 15 Aries 31 | 2 Virgo 46 |
| Jupiter | 26 Scorpio 42 | 28 Taurus 48 | 22 Scorpio 1 |
| Saturn | 6 Capricorn 32 | 18 Pisces 4 | 2 Capricorn 11 |
| Uranus | 12 Leo 39 | 23 Taurus 34 | 15 Leo 43 |
| Neptune | 4 Scorpio 56 | 29 Pisces 27 | 4 Scorpio 11 |
| Pluto | 1 Virgo 40 | 2 Aquarius 1 | 2 Virgo 50 |
| Rahu | 10 Libra 38 | 13 Aries 24 | 7 Libra 12 |
| Ketu | 10 Aries 38 | 13 Libra 24 | 7 Aries 12 |
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