Bankie Banx is one of the Caribbean’s most distinctive musical voices, known for his unmistakable raspy baritone and a unique sound that blends reggae, folk, jazz, and island music. Bursting onto the Caribbean music scene in 1977, Bankie has enjoyed a remarkable career spanning decades, performing and recording internationally and collaborating with music legends including Bob Dylan and Jimmy Buffett. In 1991, he founded Moonsplash Music Festival in Anguilla, which has become one of the Eastern Caribbean’s premier and longest-running independent music festivals, showcasing some of the world’s leading reggae and international artists. Beyond his own music, Bankie has devoted himself to mentoring and developing emerging Caribbean talent. Tonight, the SUNSHINE Awards Organization proudly honors Bankie Banx with the 2026 SUNSHINE Award for the performing arts for his extraordinary contribution to Caribbean music and for carrying the sound, spirit, and culture of Anguilla to audiences around the world.