Keno’s sudden passing in late November 2025 was a profound loss for the Turks and Caicos. Widely regarded as one of the islands’ defining musical voices, he helped shape the sound and spirit of our modern live-music scene. This page remains online in his honor; booking details have been removed.
May he rest in peace.
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Raised on the island of Grand Turk, by his teenage years Keno was not only playing in his church but also at local bars and hotels on the island. By the late 90s he moved to Florida where he played with some of the top reggae, soca, and R&B bands. By 2003 he played with the late Mikey Dread and then with Ky-Mani Marley’s band, both of which led him to tour internationally.
In 2021 he produced his popular single “Man in Law” (listen here), which became popular in the TCI and globally.
Keno played a variety of Caribbean-inspired music and, as a well-versed musician, played many instruments. He was especially known for his steelpan performances.
See a profile celebrating Keno by the Department of Culture & Heritage here
Photo Credit: Artist Social Media
Keno’s sudden passing in late November 2025 was a profound loss for the Turks and Caicos. Widely regarded as one of the islands’ defining musical voices, he helped shape the sound and spirit of our modern live-music scene. This page remains online in his honor; booking details have been removed.
May he rest in peace.
*****
Raised on the island of Grand Turk, by his teenage years Keno was not only playing in his church but also at local bars and hotels on the island. By the late 90s he moved to Florida where he played with some of the top reggae, soca, and R&B bands. By 2003 he played with the late Mikey Dread and then with Ky-Mani Marley’s band, both of which led him to tour internationally.
In 2021 he produced his popular single “Man in Law” (listen here), which became popular in the TCI and globally.
Keno played a variety of Caribbean-inspired music and, as a well-versed musician, played many instruments. He was especially known for his steelpan performances.
See a profile celebrating Keno by the Department of Culture & Heritage here
Photo Credit: Artist Social Media
