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BHM Artists Features Week Two

BHM Artists Features Week Two

CELINE 

(Bio from the Absurd Collective) Celine Caruso Dixon is a 3rd year Political Science student at the University of Alberta. Her passion for social justice movements have brought her to be president for the University of Alberta’s Black Students’ Association as well as the founder and host of ZION, an open mic series in Edmonton that is a healing space for all specifically for those that are part of minority groups.

 

RAI - MUSICIAN, CLOTHING DESIGNER, PHOTOGRAPHER

Rai, a local musician, clothing designer, and photographer

Rai, a local musician, clothing designer, and photographer

(Bio from the Absurd Collective)Rai is a student at the Univeristy of Alberta who has been working as a musician in Edmonton for a while now, and who has also expanded his place in the city into a number of successful projects. With powerful melodies and driving rhythms Rai has distinguished himself in a saturated genre as one of the most engaging to watch and listen to. Among a growing discography of well-received music and collaborations is his recent and successful collaboration with Ntwali, titled "Badly".

Along with his music, Rai runs Kas Clothing, and Edmonton-based streetwear brand. Rai also dabbles in photography, you can find his photos at @raiseyecandy, many of which are of shows that Rai plays at and attends.



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