About
Buckwheat Zydeco Jr., born June 21, 1970, in Lafayette, Louisiana, is a prominent figure in the zydeco music scene. As the son of legendary zydeco musician Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural Sr., he was immersed in Creole music from a young age. At 17, he joined his father's band, initially playing the rubboard, and later became a skilled multi-instrumentalist, mastering the accordion and Hammond B-3 organ. He now leads the Ils Sont Partis Band, continuing the rich musical legacy of his family. ([productionslb.com](https://www.productionslb.com/artists?utm_source=openai))
