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Hawaiian singer, songwriter, and ukulele player celebrated for his soulful interpretations of traditional Hawaiian music and popular standards.Born in Honolulu, Kamakawiwo'ole began performing as a teenager with The Makaha Sons of Niʻihau, releasing 15 albums. His solo career launched in 1993 with the landmark album 'Facing Future,' featuring his iconic medley of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World.' An advocate for Hawaiian sovereignty, he died at 38 from obesity-related respi...