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Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. was born into zydeco royalty in Lafayette, Louisiana, the son of legendary Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural, Sr. Raised in the heart of Creole culture—and just doors away from zydeco icon Clifton Chenier—music surrounded him from day one.At just 17, Buckwheat Jr. joined his father’s band, starting on rubboard before becoming a skilled multi-instrumentalist on accordion, Hammond B-3 organ, and more. Learning by ear, he eventually stepped into the spotlight as frontman of the iconic Ils Sont Partis Band, carrying forward one of zydeco’s most celebrated legacies.
Throughout his career, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. has shared the stage with legends including Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Mavis Staples, Buddy Guy, and Los Lobos, and appeared on national platforms like The David Letterman Show, Good Morning America, and CBS Morning News.
His accolades include:
🏆 2024 GRAMMY Award – Best Regional Roots Music Album (New Beginnings)
🏆 2009 GRAMMY Award – Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album (Lay Your Burden Down, 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards)
🏆 Louisiana Music Hall of Fame Inductee (2024)
🏆 Multiple Best of The Beat Music Awards
🎖️ Emmy Award for musical contributions to Pistol Pete: The Life and Times of Pete Maravich
Since his father’s passing in 2016, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. has proudly led the Ils Sont Partis Band, performing with his father’s custom accordion and alongside his own son, Kyle Anthony Dural, on rubboard—keeping zydeco a living, multi-generational tradition.
With over 2,500 performances worldwide, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. continues to blend tradition with modern energy, ensuring zydeco remains joyful, vibrant, and alive for generations to come.
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