Dayan (“DAY-uhn”) Kai is known for his soulful voice, powerful songwriting, and multi-instrumental prowess.
Born on the island of Maui, Kai grew up living bouncing between Hawaii and California. He has performed nationally
and internationally as a solo artist and in collaboration with a range of artists including Keith Greeninger, Joe Craven,
Jimmy Dillon, David Grisman, Melissa Crabtree, David Jacobs-Strain, Alice diMicele, John Cruz, Wilmont Kahaialii,
Nina Gerber, Tammi Brown, the Zonky Jazz Band, and Bakra Bata. He has released seven solo albums, an album with
Keith Greeninger, and contributed his talents to a multitude of albums in the folk, jazz & world genres.