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Durand Bernarr Reflects on His 20-Year Musical Journey and Usher's Influence
From working behind the scenes to captivating audiences worldwide, Durand Bernarr shares his career milestones, musical versatility, and admiration for Usher's enduring legacy.
Durand Bernarr ’s journey with music started at 16 when he joined his father, an audio engineer, on tour for Earth, Wind & Fire as a production assistant. Last year, the singer went viral for his Tiny Desk performance, in which he and his band paid homage to Disney Channel's beloved TV show, “The Proud Family.” Bernarr, who identifies as queer, says LGBTQ representation when he began his career made him feel like he had a noose around his neck from other people's ideas or perspectives on how he should live his life.
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