Omari Banks at the Spire Center (Plymouth)

Native Anguillan singer songwriter and guitarist Omari Banks fuses reggae’s rhythmic roots with rock, soul, blues, jazz and global folk. Known for his breezy Caribbean grooves, sparkling vocals and deft guitar work, Omari delivers electrifying live performances that connect across cultures. The son of reggae legend Bankie Banx, Omari first took the stage at age five in Milan Italy, performing alongside his father. Though music was his early passion he pursued cricket as a teenager making history in 2003 as the first Anguillian to play Test Cricket for the West Indies and earning a Wisden nomination for World Young Player of the Year. In 2010, Omari returned to music, drawing inspiration from reggae blended with rock, blues, and adult contemporary sounds. His debut album, ‘Move On’ reached #4 on German Riddim Magazine’s Top 10 Reggae Albums, while his single ‘Unafraid’ topped Caribbean charts. He has toured internationally with Grammy-winning group Morgan Heritage, performed at SXSW festival, St. Kitts Music Festival and continues to tour extensively across the U.S. and Caribbean. With previous albums including ‘Move On’ and ‘Sunlight’, and the upcoming 2026 release, Omari continues to build a legacy of conscious and uplifting music that celebrate love, hope, justice and unity, establishing him as one of reggae’s most compelling contemporary voices.