Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Song of the WEEK 90: Israel Kamakawiwoʻole - Over the Rainbow

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole was an Hawaiian musician who died in 1997. He became famous for his 1993 album "Facing Future" which included an ukulele version of the song "Over the Rainbow". The original song belongs to Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, and was sung by Judy Garland.

Israel Kamakawiwoʻole a fost un muzician din Hawai care a murit in anul 1997.
 A devenit faimos datorita albumului "facing Future", lansat in 1993, pe care se gaseste si versiunea ukulele a melodiei "Over the Rainbow". Varianta originala apartine lui Harold Arlen si lui E.Y. Harburg, si a fost cantata de Judy Garland.


photo

No comments:

Post a Comment