Question: who sings hawaiian version of over the rainbow
Answer: Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole ( Hawaiian pronunciation : ( kəˌmɐkəˌvivoˈʔole ) , translation : `` The Fearless Eyed '' ; May 20 , 1959 -- June 26 , 1997 ) , also called Braddah Iz ( Brother Iz ) , was a Native Hawaiian musician , entertainer and Hawaiian sovereignty activist .