Durand Bernarr is a GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and visionary artist who has emerged as one of the most exciting and innovative voices in contemporary R&B. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, Durand was born into a musical family, with an audio engineer father and a vocal coach mother who cultivated his deep connection to sound.
Following his breakthrough, Durand’s artistry continued to soar with the release of Wanderlust and the critically acclaimed, GRAMMY-nominated En Route, which earned recognition in the Best Progressive R&B Album category.
Renowned for his electrifying live performances—whether performing at major festivals like Bonnaroo and Essence Festival or performance platforms like Tiny Desk —Durand has earned a reputation as a captivating showman and a force to be reckoned with.
His new album, BLOOM, represents a new, deeply personal chapter in his career, celebrating love in its purest forms: friendship, self-discovery, and community.
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