IZ performing “Hawai‘i Aloha” live at Miloli‘i. This version is beautiful as the crowd is singing along. #iz #israelkamakawiwoole #milolii #hawaiialoha #hawaii #aloha #ukulele #hawaiian | Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole

🌺 Aloha ʻOe is a Hawaiian farewell song written by Queen Liliʻuokalani in 1878. Queen Liliʻuokalani composed Aloha ʻOe after witnessing an emotional farewell between a Hawaiian colonel and a young woman at Maunawili Ranch on the island of Oʻahu. Deeply moved by their parting, she wrote a song that beautifully captured the tenderness of saying goodbye to a loved one. 🎶 After the overthrow of Queen Liliʻuokalani in 1893, Aloha ʻOe took on a deeper political meaning — many saw it as a heartfelt l

As we count our blessings over the holidays, we decided to share "Hawaiʻi Aloha" with you today - over 1,000 Hawaii youth & artists recorded live across 27 locations, sharing a timeless anthem song of Aloha ʻĀina (love for oneʻs homeland). Please enjoy and share! Already the love and support from you all has been overwhelming - well over 6 million views across various media posts, a Hōkū award, film festivals, the Smithsonian, Hawaiian Airlines in-flight, Hawaiʻi Bowl, and so on. Awesome affirma