Ukelele Magic

In our Kindermusik for the Young Child program, during Semester 4, we study music from the Pacific Islands, including Hawaii.  It has been a great deal of fun, donning leies and playing nonsense on our Ukeleles.  But Ms. Debbie is not the best Ukelele player.  I thought you might like to see a great Ukelele player!

Iz, the Great Hawaiian Ukelele player offers us a new insight into the classic song, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”.  The video offers awesome images of Hawaii, as well.

 

If you click twice on the video, you can learn more about Iz and his music in the comment section on the right hand side.  His real name is Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole.

To hear a truly traditional Hawaiian song, and see how much the people of Hawaii love his music, check out the following video.

Enjoy the moment, and maybe dance with your child to the gentle swaying of the music.

A quick look at Amazon.com revealed at least 10 CDs that were recorded by this man.  I wish I had all of them and could tell you which is the best.  But the fact is, HE is one of the best, so I’ll bet every single CD is well worth the asking price.  Put a little swing in your hips, and some lovely soothing music on your stereo, and escape to Hawaii.