Adraint Bereal

Adraint Bereal is a multi-disciplinary artist from Waco, TX. His interest in the arts has always been present from a young age and took flight in high school after taking a graphic design course.

Adraint is a first-generation college student and he recently graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BFA in Design. While a student, he and small, committed group of friends undertook a project called The Black Yearbook—portraits and interviews of Black student life at a predominantly white college. The project gained the attention of prominent news outlets like the NY Times and The Atlantic.

Some of his favorite artists and writers include James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, Taiyo Matsumoto, and Frank Ocean. His hobbies include watching anime, painting, book making, and curating playlists on SoundCloud.

ABOUT THE MUSIC

Every month, Austin features a local artist who helps make Austin the Live Music Capital of the World. This event featured a live performance by Qi Dada, one half of the hip hop duo, Riders Against the Storm. You can support Qi Dada by listening on Bandcamp, Spotify, or Apple Music. You can also follow Qi Dada on Facebook.