Shyne, Calypso Rose, Alan Cavé and Patra to receive honors at 2026 Caribbean Music Awards

Four Icons to Receive Caribbean Music Awards Recognition

The Caribbean Music Awards is bringing the heat for its Fourth Annual ceremony, bestowing honors on four titans who’ve shaped the sound and soul of the region. Shyne, the Belize-born dancehall heavyweight; Calypso Rose, the undisputed Calypso Queen; Alan Cavé, a cornerstone of Dominican music; and Patra, the dancehall trailblazer who helped put Caribbean women on the global map—all locked in for recognition that’s long overdue.

This lineup isn’t just about nostalgia or career retrospectives. It’s a statement about legacy in real time. Shyne’s influence on modern dancehall’s lyrical depth, Calypso Rose’s uncompromising artistry across decades, Cavé’s cultural weight in the Francophone Caribbean, and Patra’s pioneering role in female dancehall dominance—each one rewrote the rulebook. Expect the ceremony to celebrate not just achievements, but the doors these artists opened for everyone who came after.