Ann Mortifee
| Ann Mortifee | |
|---|---|
| Born |
30 November 1947 Zululand, South Africa |
| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, speaker, writer |
Ann Mortifee, CM (born 30 November 1947) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, writer and speaker.
Morifee was born in Zululand, South Africa. After emigrating to Canada in childhood, she spent her youth in Vancouver, British Columbia. At the beginning of her musical career, she joined the cast of the original Vancouver production of The Ecstasy of Rita Joe. In 1984, she guest-starred on the popular children's TV program Sharon, Lois & Bram's Elephant Show (Season 1: Episode 4 - "Friendship"). On the episode she sang "Just One Voice" with Sharon, Lois & Bram.
Mortifee currently lives on Cortes Island, British Columbia. She was married to jazz flautist Paul Horn until his death in 2014. Her younger sister, Jane Mortifee,[1] is also an accomplished artist who has on occasion performed on Mortfiee's albums.
Discography
- 1972–3?: The Ecstasy of Rita Joe (cast recording of theatrical production)
- 1975: Baptism
- 1980: Journey to Kairos
- 1982: Reflections on Crooked Walking
- 1983: Born to Live
- 1984: Bright Encounter
- 1985: Jacques Brel Lives (from the Vancouver production of Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris, with cast)
- 1985: Christmas Connection, with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Chicago Synthesizer-Rhythm Ensemble
- 1991: Serenade at the Doorway
- 1994: Healing Journey
- 2005: Into the Heart of the Sangoma
Awards and recognition
- 1984: nominee, Juno Award for Most Promising Female Vocalist of the Year[2]
- 1991: appointed member of the Order of Canada[3]
References
- ↑ "Love of Art Runs in Mortifee Family". Retrieved 3 October 2012.
- ↑ "Most Promising Female Vocalist Of The Year 1984". Juno Awards. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ↑ "Ann Mortifee, C.M.". Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 21 May 2010. Appointed 1 November 1991, investiture 29 April 1992.
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