Buffy Sainte-Marie

Buffy Sainte-Marie is a highly respected Indigenous Canadian-American singer-songwriter, known for her distinctive voice and politically charged folk music. Rising to fame in the 1960s folk scene, her songs often explored themes of love, war, and Indigenous rights, with works like “Universal Soldier” and “Until It’s Time for You to Go” becoming anthems for social change. She was one of the first prominent Indigenous artists in the music industry and used her platform to advocate for Native American rights and social justice.

In addition to her music career, Sainte-Marie is an educator and activist, continuing to contribute to the arts and advocacy well into the 21st century. Her innovative use of electronic music in the 1970s and her fearless approach to addressing social issues have solidified her as an enduring figure in folk and contemporary music.

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