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 Cree First Nation reserve in the Qu'Appelle Valley, Saskatchewan, Canada. Sainte-Marie is known for her powerful and thought-provoking lyrics that often address issues such as Indigenous rights, environmentalism, and social justice.
Throughout her career, Sainte-Marie has released over 20 albums and won numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Up Where We Belong" from the film "An Officer and a Gentleman." She is also a respected activist who has advocated for Indigenous peoples' rights and cultural preservation. Buffy Sainte-Marie's music has had a lasting impact on the folk and protest music genres, and she continues to be a prominent figure in both the music industry and the fight for social change.
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