Willie Dunn was born on August 14, 1942 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was married to Liz Moore. He died on August 5, 2013 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
He performed music of various genres, including country and traditional aboriginal. He set the words of William Shakespeare and T.S. Eliot to native drumming and chants.
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He was born in Montreal of Mi'kmaq, Scottish, and Irish heritage.
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He was a singer-songwriter and Canadian First Nations activist. He was also a poet, playwright, and one-time political candidate. He is perhaps best known for his documentary films and topical music, including his memorable song "The Ballad of Crowfoot".