A West Kelowna musician is honouring his mother after losing her to pancreatic cancer last year.

Nathan Hutton, who makes music under the name Soul Forgotten, said his whole EP coming out this fall explores feelings of loss and mourning after a loved one passes away.

The lead single, Lilies, is dedicated specifically to his mother, who he lost to pancreatic cancer last summer. Now, not only does he want to raise awareness about cancer, but he also wants the song to be a fundraiser for cancer research.

Hutton said when his mother was diagnosed, everything seemed to happen very fast.

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Hutton said lilies were his mothersa国际传媒檚 favourite flowers, and it only made sense to name the song dedicated to her. The song was recorded and mixed at his home studio in West Kelowna.

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Lilies may not be a happy song, but Hutton said his goal is to let others know who may also be grieving that they are not alone.

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Hutton said all the money raised through the song will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society.

To stream the song and to donate, visit Soul Forgottensa国际传媒檚 . The rest of the album will be available later in the fall.

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