Israel Kamakawiwo’ole decided to begin recording on his own with 1990′s Ka ‘Ano’i, which became the most popular Hawaiian album of the year. Though he continued his solo career, by 1991 he had recorded with the Makaha Sons of Ni’ihau again, and that year’s Makaha Bash 3 set still more records in Hawaii, thanks in part to the single “Broken Promise.” Another Makaha LP, Ho’oluana, appeared in 1992, though it was the last with Israel. His second solo effort, Facing Future, appeared in 1993, and 1995′s E Ala E featured a reunited duet with Skippy, thanks to studio technology. Israel continued to win awards and sell very well with 1996′s N Dis Life, but his ballooning weight problem (at times, he weighed over 750 pounds) caused his early death at the age of 38. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide

His albums:

Hoonua band

Surprisingly enough, the success local island music group Ho