Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Norine Braun returns with a soul-stirring offering in her latest single, “A Hero In The Wind,” released November 7, 2025. Recorded live-off-the-floor during Steve Dawson’s Henhouse pop-up sessions, the track exemplifies Braun’s fearless approach to music—capturing raw emotion and immediacy, each take completed within a single hour. The result is a performance that feels both intimate and expansive, a snapshot of music in its most authentic form.

The title track is a tribute to Braun’s birth father, a man she reconnected with late in life, whose passing shortly after Christmas last year inspired the song. Through her lyrics and emotive delivery, Braun explores themes of love, resilience, and heritage, giving listeners a glimpse into her personal journey as a Métis and Two Spirit artist. The song transcends its personal origins, offering a universal meditation on life, connection, and the quiet heroism that resides in us all.

Musically, “A Hero In The Wind” blends folk, blues, and soul, propelled by the work of a stellar Vancouver ensemble, including Steve Dawson on guitars and pedal steel, Alice Fraser on harmony vocals, Darryl Havers on keyboards, and the rhythm section of Geoff Hicks and Liam MacDonald on drums with Jeremy Holmes on bass. Engineered by Sheldon Zaharko at Vancouver’s Warehouse Studio, the recording captures the natural warmth and chemistry of live performance, with every note resonating with spontaneity and emotional honesty.

This single follows Braun’s rich catalog of 14 albums that explore identity, environment, heritage, and personal reflection. Her previous works, including Songs for Trees and Journey Toward Wholeness, display a similar depth of storytelling and musical versatility, while “A Hero In The Wind” stands out for its immediacy—both in its one-hour recording process and in the way it conveys life’s fleeting yet profound moments.

Braun’s songwriting shines in its ability to balance reflection with accessibility. The track’s folk-infused instrumentation and bluesy undertones complement her voice, which conveys a blend of vulnerability and strength. The song’s live-off-the-floor approach reinforces the authenticity of her message, making it feel like a personal conversation with the listener rather than a polished studio artifact.

The single is part of a larger collection that includes bonus tracks produced by Adam Popowitz, rounding out the album with reflective and experimental elements. Together, the songs underscore Braun’s commitment to exploring human emotion, heritage, and resilience through music that is both timeless and rooted in the present. Katarina Thorsen’s striking cover art, drawn from a photograph of Braun’s father, further emphasizes the personal and emotional narrative embedded in the project.

In “A Hero In The Wind,” Norine Braun proves that music’s power lies not just in technical perfection, but in trust, spontaneity, and emotional truth. It’s a deeply moving tribute that resonates universally, inviting listeners to reflect on their own lives, connections, and the unsung heroes they carry within. This single is not just a song—it’s a moment captured in wind and song, a testament to living fully in the present and honoring the past.

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