Buffy Sainte-Marie

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This authorized biography offers a powerful and intimate look at the life and music of a beloved folk icon and activist. Buffy Sainte-Marie is celebrated as a folk hero, songwriter, and living legend. Drawing from over sixty hours of exclusive interviews, music critic Andrea Warner explores Sainte-Marie's remarkable journey over her seventy-seven years. Since her groundbreaking debut in 1964, the Cree singer-songwriter has been a trailblazer for Indigenous rights and an innovative disruptor of the status quo. She has released more than twenty albums, faced blacklisting from two U.S. presidents, and received numerous accolades, including the only Academy Award won by a First Nations artist. This biography not only highlights Sainte-Marie's extraordinary talent but also provides an unflinching, heartfelt portrait of her life. It delves into the challenges she faced in the entertainment industry, her healing from childhood trauma and intimate partner violence, her unwavering commitment to activism, and her leadership in the protest movement. Packed with insight and knowledge, it captures the essence of a woman who has made a significant impact on music and society.