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 music 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 music desires.  As a child, the Hawaiian Slack Key guitar was introduced to him by Jonah Kipi.  Moon performs at the Annual  Master of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festivals in Hawaii.  The Ukulele, introduced by his Mom, was reinforced by Kumu-Ukulele Virtuoso, Herb Ohta San.