Bankie Banx

Bankie Banx is one of the most distinctive voices to come out of the Caribbean. His raspy baritone has led many to proclaim his sound as a combination of Marley and Dylan, with a touch of Sinatra. Bankie's laid back persona and island lifestyle evoke Jimmy Buffett. Despite the comparisons, Bankie remains a unique talent on the reggae and island music landscape. Bankie burst onto the Caribbean music scene in 1977 with an album that included 5 number hits. Yet the continual evolution of his musical sound has helped him remain fresh and win over a new generation of fans. His music fuses reggae, folk and jazz into a sound that is distinctly Bankie Banx. In March 2007, Bankie brought Jimmy Buffett to the Dune Preserve for one of the most anticipated performance the region had ever seen. The performance was captured on a live CD/DVD entitled "Jimmy Buffett: Live In Anguilla" distributed by Mailboat Records. Bankie is featured on both the CD and DVD performing his classic "Stuck In Paradise