Buffy Sainte-Marie

Buffy Sainte-Marie is a multi-talented artist hailing from Canada. Born on February 20, 1941 at Piapot Reserve in Saskatchewan, she has made significant contributions as a Cree singer-songwriter, musician, composer, visual artist, pacifist, educator, social activist, and philanthropist.

Her music encompasses various genres including folk and traditional music. She even ventured into country music with her album "I'm Gonna Be a Country Girl Again," recorded in Nashville. Notably, Buffy Sainte-Marie co-wrote the Oscar-winning song "Up Where We Belong" for the film "Officer And A Gentleman."

If you enjoy the works of artists like *Tom Paxton*, *Judy Collins*, *Tim Hardin*, or *Joan Baez*, you will find Buffy Sainte-Marie's music to be equally captivating. Her talent and dedication have influenced numerous musicians throughout her career.