Artist and actress Willow Smith gave her fans a touching musical moment on Instagram, sharing a heartfelt one-minute cover of Fawn Wood's "Singing and Praying" to her story. The rendition, filled with Willow's signature emotional depth, paid tribute to the Cree and Salish artist and left fans—and Wood herself—deeply moved.
Fawn Wood, known for her powerful and traditional Indigenous music, reshared Willow's story on her own Instagram, captioning it, "The beautiful and talented @willowsmith 🥹❤️🙌🏽🙏🏽." She followed up with another comment, expressing her heartfelt admiration for the cover and reflecting on the universality of music. "When I saw her singing yesterday, I made my day and got real emotional. That was such a beautiful thing to witness.❤️🙌 it's still unbelievable to me. That music crosses many, many bridges, and it's special because music is so universal, and I love this," Wood wrote.
This isn't the first time Willow has celebrated Fawn's artistry. In May 2024, during an interview with Service95, Willow shared kind words about Fawn and Indigenous culture, highlighting the influence and beauty of her music.
Fawn Wood, a Cree and Salish musician from St. Paul, Alberta, Canada, is widely celebrated for her contributions to Indigenous music. She won the Juno Award for Traditional Indigenous Artist of the Year in 2022 for her album "Kakike." The daughter of Earl Wood, a musician with the renowned traditional Cree group Northern Cree and cousin to fellow musician Joel Wood, Fawn has a rich family legacy rooted in music. Her younger sister, Tia Wood, has also gained recognition, recently signing with Sony Music in 2024 after building a devoted following on social media.
Fawn's music reflects her cultural roots and her dedication to preserving and sharing the Cree language and traditions. She studied the Cree language at Blue Quills University and frequently integrates these influences into her work, fostering a deep connection to her heritage.
While Willow Smith, the daughter of Hollywood stars Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, is committed to artistic exploration and appreciates diverse cultural expressions, she continues to carve her own path, merging her love for art with her passion for celebrating others' creativity.