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Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was without a doubt the most popular and beloved singer in Hawai'i. His popularity stemmed not only from his music but from his outspokenness on issues of native Hawaiian sovereignty. This book presents an account of the life and music of this most legendary figures in contemporary Hawaiian culture.

Table of Contents
Prologue: Honolulu, 1988 PART ONE Chapter One: Drive With Aloha Chapter Two: Local Chapter Three: Makaha Brothers PART TWO Chapter Four: Ongoing Friction Kamakawiwo'ole Chapter Five: Young Street and Palehua Chapter Six: The Introduction THE SONGS OF FACING FUTURE Hapa Haole Songs Hawaiian Songs PART THREE Chapter Seven: Royalty Chapter Eight: Hits Chapter Nine: The Beach and the Condominium Chapter Ten: Bruddahood Glossary of Hawaiian and Pidgin Terms

Israel Kamakawiwooles Facing Future

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/9/2010 12:02:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780826429056, 978-0826429056
      ISBN10: 082642905X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Israel Kamakawiwo'ole was without a doubt the most popular and beloved singer in Hawai'i. His popularity stemmed not only from his music but from his outspokenness on issues of native Hawaiian sovereignty. This book presents an account of the life and music of this most legendary figures in contemporary Hawaiian culture.

      Table of Contents
      Prologue: Honolulu, 1988 PART ONE Chapter One: Drive With Aloha Chapter Two: Local Chapter Three: Makaha Brothers PART TWO Chapter Four: Ongoing Friction Kamakawiwo'ole Chapter Five: Young Street and Palehua Chapter Six: The Introduction THE SONGS OF FACING FUTURE Hapa Haole Songs Hawaiian Songs PART THREE Chapter Seven: Royalty Chapter Eight: Hits Chapter Nine: The Beach and the Condominium Chapter Ten: Bruddahood Glossary of Hawaiian and Pidgin Terms

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