Ann Mortifee

Ann Mortifee CM (born 30 November 1947 in Zululand, South Africa) is a Canadian-based singer-songwriter, writer and speaker. 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". She currently lives on Cortes Island, British Columbia.

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)
*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
* 1991: appointed member of the Order of Canada

External links

* [http://www.annmortifee.com Ann Mortifee official site] , accessed 3 December 2006
* [http://www.canadianencyclopedia.ca/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=U1ARTU0002463 Canadian Encyclopedia: Ann Mortifee] , accessed 3 December 2006