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Wilfred Peters

The King of Belize Brukdown Music and Boom and Chime Band leader (1931-2010) · Belize · On the map · Musicians · Died at 79

Wilfred Peters (Sr.) MBE, better known as Mista Peetaz, was a musical artist in the Brukdown style in Belize. He was a pioneer of the music of Belize's Creole (Kriol) people called Brukdown or Brukdong. His favourite instrument was the accordion.

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Member of the Order of the British Empire

About this person

He was also a band leader and toured Europe and North America with his band, the Boom & Chime Band, which is also known as Mista Peetaz Boom and Chime Band. Mr. Peters was awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth in 1997 for his cultural contributions to the development of music.

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Country
Belize
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 2010 · aged 79