In short
The artists most similar to Israel Kamakawiwoʻole are Colbie Caillat, Bill Withers, Bob Marley, Don McLean and Pretenders, from the same reggae, folk and folk rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Israel Kamakawiwoʻole?
The artists most similar to Israel Kamakawiwoʻole are Colbie Caillat, Bill Withers, Bob Marley, Don McLean and Pretenders, from the same reggae, folk and folk rock circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Israel Kamakawiwoʻole?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Jack Johnson, R.E.M., The Strokes, Sigur Rós and Nat King Cole have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Israel Kamakawiwoʻole" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Israel Kamakawiwoʻole?
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole is usually associated with reggae, folk, folk rock and reggae-pop (artist · US · born 1959), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.