Ann Mortifee

Ann Mortifee, CM (born 30 November 1947) is a Canadian singer, composer and librettist, author, storyteller, and keynote speaker.

Born in Durban, South Africa, Mortifee lived in the province of Natal until the age of 10.

Her father, who was deeply opposed to the country's racist apartheid regime, immigrated to Canada with his wife and children and settled in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Mortifee has received national and international distinctions and awards for her albums, concerts, musicals, scores for ballet, film, opera, and TV, as well as her book, In Love with the Mystery.

She also facilitates arts and consciousness workshops, and has co-founded two foundations – one for social innovation and one for forestry conservation.