Wilfred Peters

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Wilfred Peters MBE (1931 – June 9, 2010) was a Belizean accordionist and band leader, known as the "King of Brukdown". He toured Europe and North America with his band, the Boom & Chime Band, and was awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth in 1997 for his cultural contributions.

A Belizean national icon, Peters was one of the country’s best loved musicians. After over 60 years of playing, he defined Belizean Creole culture through his distinctive Brukdown music style.^{[citation needed]}

References

"King of Belize Brukdown Music Wilfred Peters Laid To Rest". Belizian.com. June 14, 2010. Retrieved January 24, 2011.
"Wilfred Peters". Belize Music World. Retrieved January 24, 2011.

External links

Weh Mi Lova Deh (album) at Stonetree Records

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Name	Peters, Wilfred
Alternative names	Brother Pete
Short description	The King of Belize Brukdown Music and Boom and Chime Band leader
Date of birth	1931
Place of birth	Belize
Date of death	June 9, 2010
Place of death	Belize

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