Buckwheat Zydeco is a prominent band in the zydeco genre, led by the notable accordionist and organist, Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural Jr. They are known for their fusion of traditional Louisiana Creole music with R&B, blues, and rock, contributing to the popularity and evolution of zydeco music. Their signature sound is characterized by Dural's energetic accordion playing, soulful vocals, and the band's powerful rhythm section. Buckwheat Zydeco's influence extends beyond their genre, with their album "On A Night Like This" being the first zydeco record to be released by a major label, expanding the reach of this unique genre.