Buffy Sainte-Marie
1941
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Biography
Buffy Sainte-Marie is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter, musician, and social activist. She was born in 1941 on the Piapot Plains Cree First Nation Reserve in the Qu'Appelle Valley, Saskatchewan, Canada. Sainte-Marie's music covers a wide range of genres, including folk, rock, and country, and she is known for her powerful lyrics that address social and political issues such as racism, environmentalism, and indigenous rights. Throughout her career, she has received many accolades for her music and activism, including the Polaris Music Prize and the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Famous Quotes (5)
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It's about how we treat each other. It's about honor and dignity and respect and listening.
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I've been a professional songwriter since 1962, and my songs have been covered a lot.
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No matter how good you are, someone is always going to be against you. But never let them be the limit of your success.
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Facing fear you are also setting an example for others, and making more possibilities for life.
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I write the songs that I need for my own life.