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"Israel 'IZ' Kamakawiwo`œole has emerged as the voice of the people of his beloved Hawai`œi. As his music and image have spread, fans all over the world want to know more about this iconic figure. Now, everyone, through this book by Rick Carroll, can discover the personal side of IZ. His music was his passion; his family and friends were his treasure. On these pages many of his family, friends, and associates share stories that will make you laugh and cry and that bring to life this giant of Aloha. It was my privilege to produce Israel's music-€œmusic that continues to shape the world's perception of Hawai`œi. That music resonates deeply with people from all walks of life, and Israel's message lives on in the people of Hawai`œi and in Hawaiians at heart everywhere." -Jon de Mello, executive producer, The Mountain Apple Company

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This award winning one-hour documentary by celebrated filmmakers Eddie and Myrna Kamae, pays tribute to the role of the Kupuna (elders) in preserving Hawaiian culture. It focuses on the legacies of three respected Hawaiian elders whose lives bridged the transition from older times into the late 20th century. They are Ruth Makaila Kaholoa‘a, age 93, of the Big Island; Lilia Wahinemaika‘i Hale, age 85 of O‘ahu and Molokai; and Reverend David “Kawika” Ka‘alakea, age 78, of Maui. Learn More

This dynamic tour through the island of Oahu features spectacular aerials and point of view visuals, and narrative comments from featured experts. Learn More

RELEASE DATE: MARCH 16, 2010

Award-winning documentarian and musician Eddie Kamae brings you another powerful story of Hawai`i.

Eddie Kamae is a native Hawaiian singer, `ukulele virtuoso, composer and co-founder of the legendary Sons of Hawai`i music group.  In 1986, he launched The Hawaiian Legacy Series in the belief that Hawaiian voices, language, music and cultural wisdom, preserved on film, would be an enriching experience for everyone. 

This award-winning, one-hour documentary pays tribute to the untamed spirit of a colorful and controversial Hawaiian man.  Known throughout the islands and descended from a line of warrior chiefs, Luther Makekau was part philospher and part outlaw, a chanter and a singer, a fighter and a lover, a cattle rustler, a rebel and a poet. 

Born on Maui in 1890, during the reign of King Kala-kaua, he lived nearly a hundred years, shaped by a century of turbulent cultural change.

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This dynamic tour through Hawaii’s Big Island (Hawaii) features spectacular aerials and point of view visuals, and narrative comments from featured experts. Learn More

Raiatea Helm, Hawai‘i’s only Two-Time Hawai‘i Female Vocalist of the Year, Twice Grammy® Nominated, and Seven-Time Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner, delivers a stunning performance of traditional and contemporary Hawaiian songs in her DVD debut Raiatea Live!  Filmed at the historic Hawai‘i Theatre Center on her 25th Birthday, Raiatea Live! captures all of the excitement, beauty, and charisma of Hawai‘i’s premiere female vocalist.

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Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole has been Hawai‘i's biggest star in the past fifty years. His music, his physical size and most importantly, his aura; a proud Hawaiian man, full of love and life, permeated the Hawai‘i of the '90's to such a degree that when he died, the State Capitol had to be opened to allow his people to expess the extent of their loss.

The performances captured on Island Music, Island Hearts give everyone an opportunity to bask in the immense presence of IZ. Share previous moments with IZ as he joins friends at Waioli Tea House in Manoa Valley, performs with just his “ukulele on beautiful Waimanalo Beach and in a concert among the pohaku at the historic Miloli‘i fishing village on the island of Hawai‘i.

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This is one of the most extensive productions ever made about the Hawaiian Islands. Shot and mastered in beautiful high-definition and now available on Blu-Ray, this is the ultimate Hawaiian Islands travel guide, gift and souvenir item. Learn More

This 80 minute feature length documentary, the seventh in the Kamaes' award-winning Hawaiian Legacy Series, tells the story of a charismatic band. Spanning forty years of Hawai'i's rich musical tradition, the film offers an intimate look at a unique group of performers and composers: their songs, their humor, their devotions to a sound that continues to convey something essential about the Hawaiian spirit. Master of Hawaiian Chant, Ka'upena Wong stated, "Brother Eddie and The Sons were pioneers in the revival of Hawaiian music. . . their sound had that sincere folk quality to it, it made everyone stand up and take notice."

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Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole is the most beloved Hawaiian musician of his time. The magic of his sweet voice traveled across the globe and into the hearts of people everywhere. Millions know the legend of Iz, but few know the man-the husband, father, son, friend, role model, artist. This DVD explores that man, through never-before seen interviews and stories with the help of friends and family who knew him best. Outstanding features on this DVD include: Live performances, Rare interviews, Iz photos, Iz stories and "Over the Rainbow" music video.

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Sam Li‘a was a Hawaiian song composer who spent his life in the remote valley of Waipi‘o on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. There he perpetuated the tradition of celebrating the beauty of one’s place and memorializing the events of its people. Among the musicians inspired by Sam Li‘a is Eddie Kamae, a major force in the revival of Hawaiian music. In this film, he translates his gratitude and love for Li‘a into a visual song, in which music, place and people find their original harmony.
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Listen To The Forest, an environmental documentary by award-winning musician and filmmaker Eddie Kamae, speaks to the widespread concern for rainforest preservation. It is about the Hawaiian Islands, and also about a Hawaiian way of feeling. A film for all ages, Listen To The Forest emphasizes the powerful connection between a unique natural history and Hawaii’s rich cultural life.

Combining interviews, traditional chants, and original songs and dances, this film from the beloved Hawaiian Legacy Series, gives voice to an older form of ecological wisdom summed up in the phrase ma-lama ‘a-ina – to take care of the earth – which is both our physical home and a source of spiritual nourishment. Learn More

This dynamic tour through Kauai features spectacular aerials and point of view visuals, and narrative comments from featured experts. Learn More

The DVD provides a dynamic overview of the island's rich culture and history. The stunning visuals and commentary featured throughout the DVD wonderfully capture the Spirit of Hawai`i Learn More

Robert and Roland Cazimero are  1.) brothers, 2.) a musical act, and 3.) two very different individuals. The combination of the three has created one of the most dynamic, successful, and beloved groups in the history of Hawaiian music.  The Brothers Cazimero: At Home In The Islands is the first documentary to explore all three of these aspects, and more.  From their childhood days growing up with a musical family in Kalihi; to their years with the groundbreaking Sunday Manoa; to the birth and evolution of The Brothers Cazimero; to Robert and Roland’s individual influences and personalities, this definitive television biography is an intricate and entertaining portrait of a musical phenomenon that is 35 years old and still going strong. Learn More

This dynamic tour through the islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai features spectacular aerials and point of view visuals, and narrative comments from featured experts. Learn More

Kili welcomes you to Hawaii, her beautiful homeland, to learn Cardio Hula. This program is an exciting part of her popular Island Girl dance fitness series. Hula is a graceful Hawaiian tradition that uses hip movements, footwork, and hand motions to speed up your metabolism and target tone your entire body. Learn More

1993 and 1995 broadcasts of KHNL/K5's Hot Hawaiian Nights" television series gave local people a glimpse of IZ's live performances. This DVD gives IZ fans the chance to witness his unique style on the 'ukulele and his uncanny sense of humor.

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