Artist Bio:
Buffy Sainte-Marie is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter, musician, and activist who was born on February 20, 1941, on the Piapot Plains Cree First Nation Reserve in Saskatchewan, Canada. She is known for her powerful and socially conscious folk music, which often addresses topics such as Indigenous rights, environmental issues, and social justice.
Sainte-Marie gained mainstream recognition in the 1960s with songs like "Universal Soldier" and "Until It's Time for You to Go." She was one of the first Indigenous artists to achieve international success in the music industry, and she has received numerous awards for her work, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and several Juno Awards. Throughout her career, Sainte-Marie has remained a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights and continues to use her platform to raise awareness about important social issues.
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