Buffy Sainte‑Marie (born Beverley Jean Santamaria; February 20, 1941) is an American singer‑songwriter, musician and social activist. Her songwriting and performances span themes of love, war, religion and mysticism, and much of her work has addressed issues affecting Indigenous peoples in the United States and Canada. Throughout her career she has received numerous awards and honors for both her music and her contributions to education and activism. In 1983, her song “Up Where We Belong”, written for An Officer and a Gentleman, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, as well as the Golden Globe Award in the same category. From the early 1960s onward, Sainte‑Marie publicly claimed Indigenous Canadian ancestry. However, a 2023 CBC News investigation concluded that she was born in the United States and is of Italian and English descent. Following the report, several Indigenous artists and organizations called for the withdrawal of awards she had received while asserting an Indigenous identity. Many honors were subsequently revoked or returned, including her membership in the Order of Canada, her induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, her Juno Awards and her Polaris Music Prize recognitions.
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Universal Soldier
Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee
Goodnight
Soldier Blue
Power In The Blood
Starwalker
It’s My Way
Farm In Middle of Nowhere
Carry It On
My Country Tis of Thy People You’re Dying
Darling, Don’t Cry
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