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Born: November 14, 1947 in Lafayette, LA
Years Active: 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's

Biography:
Contemporary zydeco's most popular performer, accordionist Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural was the natural successor to the throne vacated by the death of his mentor Clifton Chenier; infusing his propulsive party music with strains of rock and R&B, his urbanized sound -- complete with touches of synthesizer and trumpet -- married traditional and cont... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
Take It Easy, Baby
People's Choice
One for the Road: Buckwheat Zydeco Ils Sont Partis
2009 Lay Your Burden Down
2005 Jackpot!
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Filmography:
2007 Paul Simon and Friends: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
2005 From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: The Concert for New Orleans
2003 Dancing to New Orleans
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Member Of: Buckwheat Zydeco Ils Sont Partis Band More >> Similar Artists: C.J. Chenier Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas Wayne Toups Terrance Simien Clifton Chenier More >>

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