Norine Braun is a Vancouver based singer-songwriter who has been called "jazzed up, funk tinged pop." That should tell you how her music defies conventional categorization. Built on a solid foundation of soul, Norine experiments with forms from ambient pop to jazz and rock. Braun herself is an interesting mixture of equal parts Sade, Blondie, Bjork and Norah Jones. Smooth one minute and rocking out the next. It’s a rare quality, and one that Braun capitalizes on to keep things compelling, a genuine musical chameleon.
Braun has accumulated an extraordinary discography of unpretentious, personal songs anchored by her sweet, confident voice and genteel composition. She crafts tuneful, friendly songs with subtle but effective arrangements, dynamic and graceful and memorable.
Now, Braun is back with her sixth CD, Evolution of the Blood Star, and on these thirteen tracks Braun shows an even greater depth and maturity. Evolution of the Blood Star expands on her penchant for ambient soul pop, and shows this gifted songstress taking bold steps on her soulful journey into self-exploration. The jazz torch song, "Skylight," is evocative and inspirational, anchored by gentle classical piano and a melody as delicate as flower petals. The title track Evolution of the Blood Star truly inspires and intrigues with its contagious hook and neo B-52s landscape.
Artsy and fun, thoughtful and savvy, Norine Braun will zing to the heart of any listener.
AWARDS:
Female SInger-Songwriter of The Year Jazz Category for Crystallize (Next Wave CD) -LA Music Awards 2006
Artists For Literacy International Songwriting Competition Winner for Conformity 451.
StoneWall Society 2004 Pride In The Arts Musician Award Winner for Now and Zen CD
Kweevak CD of the Year Award 2003 for Norine Braun and The Mood Swings cd.
Partial list of Venues Played:
National Aboriginal Day Festival Trout Lake
Davie Day TD Canada Trust Festival Stage
Cottage Bistro
El Cocal
Anza Club
Cafe Deux Soleil
Breakfast Television
Vancouver Pride Sunset Beach Festival Stage
Seattle Rockrgrl Music Conference Showcase Performer
Eastside Pride Dance Wisehall
Eastside Pride in The Park Grandview Celebration Stage
Picnic in the Park Stanley Prospect Point/Brockton Oval
Gay Day at Playland PNE Fairgrounds
Brain Tumour Foundation Benefit Riverside Park
West Point Grey Monday Night Live Aberthau Mansion
Trout Lake Community Centre Concert in the Park
- BIOGRAPHY (2008)