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| "Souvenir" - a Wil & Dale
production
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Fresh out of
the recording studio is a compact disc certain to make the charts or at least
many a travel bag-"Souvenir". Recorded specifically for tourists to carry home,
"Souvenir" is a collection of the "visitor's favorites" from San Pedro's dynamic
duo Wil Nuñez and Dale Wallace. Featuring "Welcome to San Pedro," "Beautiful San
Pedro" and "Magic Island" this CD will persuade anyone to return to "La Isla
Bonita." After 27 years of delighting residents and
visitors of the island, Wil and Dale finally found the time to sit down and
relax long enough to record a few songs. Wil's keyboards and Dale's guitar
combined with their vocal abilities creates a collection of songs sure to please
travelers and locals alike. Much of the inspiration for "Souvenir" came from the
list of songs the two play several evenings every week while entertaining in
popular restaurants in San Pedro. The duo is also booked for nearly every
special occasion on the island, as well as, many mainland events. It was during
one of these engagements that a picture was taken by local businesswoman Iraida
Gonzalez of the two musicians performing on the seafront. Upon viewing the
photograph, Wil and Dale joked it would make a great cover for a CD. Little did
they know, that humor would soon become reality. Speaking with the entertainers at their weekly gig at
Celi's barbecue last Wednesday night, they described "Souvenir" as "mostly
rhythmic island songs." Other selections included in the 14 tracks are "Old
Belize" written by former Prime Minister Esquivel's brother John Esquivel and an
old favorite of many "Guantanamera". "A little calypso, a little soca, a ėlotta'
Latin," was another comment. Persons interested in purchasing "Souvenir" may do
so by sending $25US (includes shipping and handling) to: Dale Wallace, General
Delivery, San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize, Central
America. Now that their first CD is a hot item in finer
gift shops on the island, Wil and Dale are already looking forward to their next
creation. "This one was for the tourists, but the next one will be dedicated to
our local friends," they vowed. Personally, we can't wait!
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