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Stanley Dural
November 14, 1947 – September 24, 2016
Born in Lafayette, LA, Stanley Dural began his musical career as a keyboardist playing mainstream soul music and R&B, and then tapped into his cultural/family roots to learn zydeco accordion from Clifton Chenier. Dural now stands as zydeco’s elder statesman, setting musical standards and inspiring younger generations.
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