Artist Bio:
Buffy Sainte-Marie is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter, musician, and social activist. She was born on February 20, 1941, on the Piapot Plains Cree First Nation Reserve in the Qu'Appelle Valley, Saskatchewan, Canada. Sainte-Marie is known for her groundbreaking work as a folk musician in the 1960s and 1970s, blending elements of folk, rock, and Native American music in her compositions. She is also recognized for her activism on behalf of indigenous peoples and the environment.
Sainte-Marie's music often addresses themes of love, war, and spirituality, drawing from her own experiences and cultural heritage as a member of the Cree Nation. She has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career, including an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Up Where We Belong" in 1983. Buffy Sainte-Marie continues to perform and advocate for social justice issues, using her platform to raise awareness and inspire change.
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