On the final night of the week-long 19th annual Reggae Sumfest, audiences were treated to a diverse lineup which included long-standing artists such as Jah Cure, Wayne Wonder, Mya and Gyptian. Also on the bill were Proteje, Chalice, Cherine Henderson, Hezron, Laza Morgan, Ashley Martin and Trudy.

The Teddy Pendergrass of Jamaica was the star of the night, returning to the Sumfest stage after a three-year hiatus. Hammond had the crowd in the palm of his hand, treating fans to a full concert of classic hits.

Her break-out hits “Yuh Nuh Ready Fi Dis” and “It’s a Pity” topped the reggae charts in the ‘90s, with the Washington Post naming her one of the top female artists in Jamaica.

Representing for Canada was Juno-nominated singer/songwriter Belinda Brady. Her set was an eclectic one; starting off with Dennis Brown’s “Should I”, into Whitney Houston’s “Your Love Is My Love”, followed by a Bob Marley medley featuring “No Woman No Cry”.

The second night of Reggae Sumfest’s concert series proved to be a celebration of icons. International Night 1 drew a mostly mature audience who grooved to the sounds of Lovers Rock and Roots music.

A rising star in his own right, Khago gave more than a 100% to his fans, performing hits like “Nah Sell Out”, “Caan Cool”, “White Ts” and “Addidas”, and “Love Stomach”.

A definite crowd-favourite, I-Octane wowed the audience with his standard high-energy performance. Fans put on an unforgettable performance of their own, with arson being the language of love.

You can’t have Dancehall Night at Reggae Sumfest without including the King of the Dancehall himself, Beenie Man.

While the city of Toronto prepares to host the largest Caribbean carnival in North America, another legendary music festival is taking place just south of the continent: Reggae Sumfest 2011