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artist Norine Braun

Vancouver, BC, CANADA
Braun and Brains Music
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Vancouver based Norine Braun’s eclectic music experiments with forms from roots rock to ambient pop to jazz, folk and blues in 8 independent albums of original music. Tuneful and savvy her music zings to the heart of any listener. Evolution of the Blood Star was voted #1 on Outvoice for 2008. Winner of the Songs Inspired By Literature International Songwriting Competition and Female Singer-Songwriter of the Year - Jazz at LA Independent Music Awards. Performances of note include: Triad Theatre in NYC, Shibuya Home in Tokyo and the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.

 No.8 released in April 2011 brings renowned producer and Juno nominated artist, Adam Popowitz onboard and is garnering rave reviews including: "Over the course of her eight albums local songwriter Braun has developed exceptionally sharp lyricism, fluid vocals and a way with a driving melody. Case in point, the single "Drift Away" from her new CD." - Stuart Derdeyn The Province

"No. 8" receives my highest rating of 5*****. Highly Recommended and Thoroughly Enjoyed. Another Treasure of an Album from a Truly Canadian Treasure..."  - John Vermilyea (Blues Underground Network)

"Very eclectic sound! Powerful vocals set the tone for a blend of genres in this album."  - Matt Nightingale CHSR Music Director 

Past summer shows 2011 included: Vancouver Pride, Richmond Maritime Festival, Out in the Woods Festival Greenwich NY, Edgewater Casino WAVS Benefit Vancouver, Jlounge and SHE BOOM CFRO benefit concert.

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Norine Braun

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bjork
joan armatrading
norah jones
kd lang
sade
No. 8
Label Braun and Brains Music
Released April, 2011
No. 8
Acoustically Inclined
Label Braun and Brains Music
Released December, 2008
Acoustically Inclined
Evolution of the Blood Star
Label Braun and Brains Music
Released March, 2007
Evolution of the Blood Star
Next Wave
Label Braun and Brains Music
Released May, 2006
Next Wave
The Independents
Label Braun and Brains Music
Released October, 2005
The Independents
Now & Zen
Label Independent
Released January, 2003
Now & Zen
Norine Braun and The Mood Swings
Label Independent
Released November, 2001
Norine Braun and The Mood Swings

Video

Sprack Chica Boogie 4:40

Sprack Chica Boogie

Norine Braun finds herself in the strangest and most wonderful farmyard in the world in this music video.

Drift Away 3:25

Drift Away

Drift Away from Norine Braun's upcoming new release No.8. Words and music by Norine and renowned Adam Popowitz produced the song and album. Up and coming Will Stelfox is director/ music videographer of this rare snowy Vancouver video.

Hanna To Hollywood 3:51

Hanna To Hollywood

Music Video

Crystallize 4:10

Crystallize

Animation music video.

Ballad of Magic Man 2:38

Ballad of Magic Man

Music Video

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