Kailua Moon, Shem Kahawaii, & Wainani

Kailua Moon is a popular young Oahu-based duo featuring Grammy and Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-nominated slack key virtuoso Danny Carvalho and his wife, Nani Edgar Carvalho. Together, they bring a captivating romance to the stage, blending traditional Hawaiian music with elements of contemporary pop and folk.

• Danny’s Virtuoso Slack Key Guitar: A student of legendary master Ozzie Kotani since age 10, Danny carries the foundational legacy of kī hōʻalu (slack key) into a new generation. His guitar playing is characterized by intricate, finger-picked melodies, rich bass lines, and a soulful, fluid touch that serves as the heartbeat of the duo’s acoustic sound.


• Nani’s Dynamic Vocals & Graceful Hula: Raised in California, Nani possesses a versatile vocal range shaped by folk and Hawaiian music. As an accomplished singer-songwriter and respected Kumu Hula, her dancing elevates their performance from a simple concert to a moving cultural experience.

The Slack Key Show - Masters of Hawaiian Music is every Wednesday at the Napili Kai Beach Resort's open air Aloha Pavilion on Maui. Tickets are available in advance online at SlackKeyShow.com or by phone at 808-669-3858. Doors open at 5:45 pm, show begins at 6:30 pm.