Robert Seven-Crows was born in Lachine Quebec, departure site of the great Voyageur canoes. His childhood was shared between Gaspé and Lachine. Very young he sang in the Mariste Brothers choir, an experience that marked him, ‘'Surrounded by thirty voices, I could feel the power of harmony.''

In high school, with the Jesuits, he was involved in musical theater as a singer/actor and musician. He also took his first steps on stage in bands. At Loyola College in Montreal he studied harmony and composition with Thomas Legrady and was accepted as a private pupil by Frank Mella, one of Stan Kenton's arraingers.

At 17, Robert became one of the musical directors of « A package of care», a sixty voice choir accompanied by a 12 pieces ensemble. He was a vocal and musical arrainger. With this group, he recorded 33 rpm vinyl record on which his first song, « Alone », is recorded.

It is with« ‘Harrison Tab and the body of soul » that he discovered the universe of Motown Rhythm and Blues. In this 14 pieces band he played bass guitar and trombone.

He also sang on many « jingles » for radio.

In 1995, he recorded a CD with a trio named « Coyote Sings » and toured with group members Audrey and Chip MacKenzie.

He was the host of Solstice 2003, a musical and storytelling event on APTN and CBC television.

Also in 2003, he sang traditional songs, with the drum, at Place des Arts in Montreal. He was the invited guest of the Montreal Metropolitan Orchestra within the « Presence Autochtone » festival.

In 2004 he was the artist/host for the closing show of the « 11th International Literature Festival » at the Loin d'Or in Montreal .

In 2005 he recorded, with the precious help of Erik West-Millette and Stacy LeGallee, a CD of traditional songs.

In 2007 he co-produced, with Erik West-Millette, his first solo CD entitled, « Native Soul ». Once again Stacy LeGallee engineered the sound.

December 2007, he was the spokes person for « Joyeux December » in Montreal .

Since 2006 he has toured as storyteller and singer in Gaetan Gingras' First Nations contemporary dance pieces, « Manitowapan » and « Stories my father told me ».

Robert Seven-Crows has worked with First Nations men in the Canadian and Quebec prison systems as a traditional resource person. For many years the « Kumik Elders Lodge », at Indian and northern affairs Canada , has asked Robert to be present as an elder. With his partner, Joan Pawnee, he has worked with youth in social reinsertion for the Ministry of youth, sports and associative living in France .

He is a singer/songwriter, musician, an award winning storyteller and for many years he has participated in festivals in Quebec, Canada, Europe, Lebanon, England, the USA, Africa and Reunion Island.