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Published on 2026-10-16
Cary Morin’s rendition of “Cain’s Blood,” originally written by Michael Johnson in 1975, feels startlingly relevant to our current moment—a timeless meditation on the ongoing struggle between good and evil that resonates just as powerfully today as it did five decades ago.
Multi-award-winning U.S.-based Indigenous artist and guitar virtuoso Cary Morin releases his latest single, “Cain’s Blood.”
Morin brings his signature fingerstyle guitar work and warm, weathered voice to this classic, breathing new life into its themes while honoring the song’s original spirit. In his hands, the track becomes both a tribute to Johnson’s songwriting legacy and a mirror held up to our present cultural moment—proof that some stories, and the questions they raise about human nature, never lose their urgency.
“Cain’s Blood” is available for all to stream or purchase on all music platforms on October 16th, 2026. For more information, please visit carymorin.com.
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About Cary Morin
Internationally acclaimed as a mesmerizing live performer, Cary Morin’s soul-stirring voice and jaw-dropping fingerstyle guitar playing have captivated audiences for decades. “Cary is a unique and brilliant player, songwriter, and singer. I have huge respect for his style and technique,” says legendary multi-instrumentalist and songwriter David Bromberg. “If you haven’t heard him yet, you should.”
Morin’s career catalog fuses the best of American roots music: blues, folk, soul, bluegrass, and the timeless and distinctive sounds of the rural countryside, from the Western Plains and Rocky Mountains to the rhythmic melting pot of the deep South.
His music has reached millions through prestigious performances at venues like the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center as well as national television and radio programs. He has shared stages with Taj Mahal, Los Lobos, and Bonnie Raitt, among countless others, while earning multiple awards including two Indigenous Music Awards for Best Blues CD. When not performing across the US and Europe, Morin finds inspiration in Northern Colorado, which he proudly calls home.
