Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole's Iconic Performance at 1997 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards. More than 24 years later, those who knew Israel Kamakawiwo’ole best reminiscence about an award’s show performance that left the crowd in tears. Specifically during "Kaleohano". The year was 1996 and IZ had gone solo, but the stage was set for an unforgettable, emotional reunion in Hawaiian music history. The crowd rose to their feet – standing for the entire song – and did indeed shed some tears at the beautiful pe