Buffy Sainte-Marie, born on February 20, 1941, in Stoneham, Massachusetts, is a renowned American singer-songwriter and social activist. Throughout her career, she has addressed issues affecting Indigenous peoples in the United States and Canada, making her a significant voice in the folk music movement of the 1960s. Her Academy Award-winning song "Up Where We Belong," featured in the film "An Officer and a Gentleman," is one of her most celebrated works. Sainte-Marie's influence extends beyond music; she served as a presenter for Native American programming on Sesame Street from 1976 to 1981. Her songwriting has resonated with many, with notable tracks like "Until It's Time for You to Go," which has been covered by iconic artists like Elvis Presley and Neil Diamond. In 2015, she was awarded the Polaris Music Prize for her album "Power in the Blood," further cementing her legacy in contemporary music.
Top tracks:Up Where We Belong,
Universal Soldier,
Until It's Time for You to Go,
Mister Can't You See
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Buffy Sainte Marie - She Used To Wanna Be a Ballerina - LP
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