Durand Bernarr
Erykah Badu's secret weapon gone solo — a four-octave R&B comedian-virtuoso whose live show swings between gospel chops and stand-up bits.
Durand Bernarr is a singer, songwriter and keyboardist from Cleveland, Ohio, based in Los Angeles. He built an early following through videos posted online and through years of work as a background vocalist for Erykah Badu, before developing an independent catalogue of his own.
His music sits in R&B and funk, with gospel-trained phrasing, a wide vocal range and dense, playful harmony stacks. Live, he moves between serious singing and comic asides, treating banter with the audience as part of the show rather than filler between songs. He is openly queer, and that perspective runs through both his lyrics and his stage persona.
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What festivals is Durand Bernarr playing in 2026?
Durand Bernarr is booked at 1 festival: Outside Lands 2026.
Is Durand Bernarr playing Outside Lands 2026?
Yes — Durand Bernarr is on the Outside Lands 2026 lineup, August 7–9, 2026 at Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA. They play Friday, August 7.
Where is Durand Bernarr from?
Durand Bernarr is from Cleveland, OH.
What kind of music does Durand Bernarr play?
Durand Bernarr is tagged R&B and funk.
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