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R.I.P. Mr Peters – Boom & Chime

10 June 2010 7 Comments

-by Lorenzo Gonzalez

One of Belize’s best loved Musicians has sadly passed away at age 79, Mr. Wilfred Peter. He is a Belizean Legend, Mr. Peters and the Boom & Chime Band are notoriously renowned throughout the country and internationally. The band is popular for its distinctive “brukdown” music style and he is recognized to be the best-known performer and innovator of this genre.

Brukdown is a kind of Creole music played on the guitar, banjo, accordion, steel drums, jawbone of a donkey and even turtle shells. The lyrics usually reflect ‘good times’ spent with friends or catchy choruses making fun of people. We will miss you Mr. Peters, you will be remembered in our hearts and in Belizean history.

He was very gifted with his signature accordion which can be seen in many of his photos.

Photo courtesy of Travelpod – Amy&Rob

And was well known to have all the “sweet” moves… as seen on the video below.

Mr Peters performing (Run fu yu life) 2006, The Lord Rhayburn Music Award in Belize.

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# 16 June 2010 at 7:46 am

maralyn peters said:

I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANK YOU TO ALL OF HIS FANS COMING FROM THE PETERS FAMILY WE ARE VERY GREATFUL FOR EVERYTHING.

# 21 September 2010 at 1:16 pm

greg haggard said:

Hello. I visited Mr. Peters several times in 2007. we played accordion together at his home with his family there. He was a wonderful man. I just learned that he had passed away. My condolences to his beautiful family. I am so sorry we have lost such a lovely man and talented musician.
Thank you, Mr Peters!

Greg Haggard

# 20 December 2010 at 2:54 am

Marilyn Pitts said:

I am so sorry Belize lost a legend like Wilfred Peters. The good ones always go first.

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# 25 October 2011 at 12:23 pm

juan rios said:

well there he goes one of Belize`s best. to me he is a hero because he made the entire world to know that Belize does have talent. keep up the good work and i hope to see more talented guys around the world promoting their culture. showing motivation for a better future is my dream.

# 16 April 2012 at 9:44 pm