Here is a musicians I just came across. I've head his music before but didn't know who he was. His beautiful voice was silenced in 1997, but his music will live on. He was an honored musician in his native Hawaii. If you've never heard the name check out this video, I'm sure you've heard his music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe5p1BXNCQM
After you've seen the video check out some info on him here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Kamakawiwo%CA%BBole