Hawaiianology

Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole (1959-1997), "Bruddah IZ" was a Hawaiian singer, musician, entertainer. In Hawaiian "Kamakawiwoʻole"  translates to “the fearless eye, the bold face”. He was one of the most legendary singers of the time. He is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures in Hawaii of the 21st century with his emotional rollercoaster that combined with a mix of influences that went beyond color lines. He showed to people that the race of all of us is human. He brought both great success and pride to people all across Hawaii as a singer who had a gift and could send a message through song to just about anyone and he would get through. His message was Aloha and to share that Aloha with everyone. Personality:  Israel was very polite and gentle but very stubborn to the point where he wouldn't want any part of something once he made up his mind. To do something he was gonna do it in a equally as stubborn fashion.   "I believe all these ...

Lanai Tabura (1969-????) is a multifaceted entertainer, entrepreneur, and cultural ambassador from Hawai‘i. Born and raised on the island of Lana‘i, he began his career as a radio DJ in Honolulu. Tabura has made significant contributions to television and food culture. He co-hosts the long-running show Cooking Hawaiian Style, which showcases local chefs and recipes . In 2013, he and his brother Adam won Season 4 of The Great Food Truck Race on the Food Network with their food truck, Aloha Plate. Tabura also founded Lanai’s Travel Club, offering guided tours to destinations where there is a mixture of freedom-to-roam as well as private-reserved experiences at secret in-the-know places that has top quality food and experiences. Through his diverse ventures, Lanai Tabura continues to celebrate and share Hawai‘i’s rich culture with a global audience and shares those global experiences to those who live in Hawaii. Three Local Boys "Redefining Island Parody" (1989), it all st...