ABOUT MOON

        Arizona Aloha Festival "KOKUA AWARD" Recipient 2007

Dana" Moon" Kahele of Pure Hawaiian ancestry was born in Hawaii the second youngest of nine children from the late John & Lucille Kahele.  At an early age, family were strong influences exposing him to various instruments, singing in Choirs or having fun "jamming" at family luaus.  His Dad had a large music collection of island and mainland artists that fueled his desires even more.  As a child, Slack Key guitar was introduced to Moon by Uncle "Charley" Mr. Jonah Kipi.  Today, Moon performs at the Hawaiian Slack Key Festivals held in Hawaii.  The Ukulele, introduced by his Mom at an early age, was reinforced with lessons by Herb Ohta San.

During a successful Law Enforcement career, Moon's travels exposed him to music from Country, Jazz, R&B, Blues, Pop Rock and Latino genres that is included in his shows.  He performs at Corporate Events, Weddings, Anniversaries, Music Concerts/Festivals or Private luau's from the Florida coastline  to the sandy shores of Hawaii.  Moon is also recognized as a talented songwriter-composer who now resides on Oahu with his family.