Are Israel Kamakawiwoʻole and Iam tongi related to each other?

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Published 2023-05-03
It's incredibly exciting to see someone with such strong ties to Hawaii gain recognition and admiration abroad for his potent performances in the 21st season of one of the most popular shows in television history. Iam Tongi has been selected as one of the Top 10 finalists. A moving, dramatic performance of "Monsters" by James Blunt by Tongi during his audition for the program went viral. While holding back tears and dedicating the song to his recently deceased father, Tongi kept his composure and gave a performance that moved the judges to tears. However, the parallels between Tongi and Israel "Braddah Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole will undoubtedly be noticed by followers of Hawaiian music. They are both substantial men. Let's take a look if Iam Tongi and Israel Kamakawiwoʻole are related?


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All Comments (21)
  • @cubannel12
    Iam has already caught the hearts of the people of Hawaii while he was there with American Idol. He also won all those that hear him sing. He is a beautiful soul that warms and melts anyone's heart with his voice.
  • @AC-jl2iv
    Your pronunciation of the names are incorrect.
  • @sirgeopene2956
    They are not related… Iz is Hawaiian and Iam is Tongan… but both of Polynesian ancestry 🔥🔥🔥
  • @letsgetit321f3
    what kind of ignorant title is this smh. Just because he IZ was big and so is Iam and both from Hawaii? SMH
  • @_STNML
    Big Polynesian boys with soulful voices and ukuleles are actually quite common in Hawaii.
  • @MissRoseLifeInCanada
    To me IAM is the incarnation of Izzi 😂😊😊 love his collection. 😊😊😊
  • @Waynes-xt9gr
    Is-ra-el.....Ka ma ka-vi-vo-o-lay..........just helping this speaker make it EASIER to pronounce.....but us hawaiians at heart KNOW how to say his name....
  • @miriampecos6225
    Yes, you both are unique and special 🧡 🌴 💚 🌴 and from beautiful Hawaii 💛 🌴 🕊️🌞 🙏
  • @pauletteobrien5200
    IZ is Hawaiian and Iam is Tongan. No matter its an reincarnation of IZ. And they both great artist. And sound alike. Miss you IZ.
  • @Bpisecurity
    They are not the same descent. Iz is Kanaka Ma'oli. Iam is Tongan.
  • @stacyserra1030
    Ya'll the reason is due to the music itself...Hawaiian music and it's performers have the unique flavor of da islands...Be it Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, New Zealand, Polynesia...da music blends...From an old Island boy when my people who were born in Wailua, Oahu...When it was a sugar cane town....My uncle used to run the movie theatre there which used to be a quonset structure...Any locals remember this?
  • @SamoanObsidian
    Brudda IZ is Hawaiian, and Iam is Tongan Samoan. No relation.
  • @blessfulteiana8084
    Kamakawiwoʻole- Kah-mah-kah-vee-vo-olay...................Tongi: Don-gee thats how you say it
  • @lynn9018
    We played IZ “Over the Rainbow “ at my dad’s funeral & it was an honor, IZ’s soulful voice was beautiful.
  • @Joshua-1212
    HIS NAME (IAM) IS SHORT FOR WILLIAM AND HIS LAST NAME IS PRONOUNCED TONGI (DONGEY) ALMOST LIKE DONKEY. THE LETTER (T) IN HAWAIIAN IS PRONOUNCED WITH THE SOUND (D)
  • @oh.my.gut.ed.
    Isreal Kamakawiwo'ole(pronounced - Ka ma ka vee vo oh lay)
  • @johnrodrigues5136
    This guy should jus t say Braddah Iz he slaughtered his last name if you are going to make a video of someone. get the name right. But we appreciate that you love them as Artists Mahalo.