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Discover the extraordinary journey of Buffy Sainte-Marie in her first and only authorized biography, meticulously crafted by acclaimed music critic Andrea Warner. This powerful book encapsulates more than sixty hours of exclusive interviews, providing an intimate glimpse into the life of a beloved folk icon and activist. Known for her groundbreaking debut album, 1964's 'It's My Way!', Buffy Sainte-Marie has not only captivated audiences with her hauntingly beautiful music but has also become a tireless advocate for Indigenous rights, disrupting the status quo with her innovative artistry. This biography delves deep into Buffy’s impressive career, chronicling her survival of blacklisting by two U.S. presidents and her creation of more than twenty influential albums. With accolades that include the only Academy Award won by a First Nations artist, this book is a tribute to her unparalleled talent. More than just a celebration of her music, it offers an unflinching look at the real woman behind the legend—her struggles with childhood trauma, her resilience in healing from intimate partner violence, and her unwavering commitment to activism. For fans of folk music and advocates for social justice, this biography is an essential read. Experience the life of a living legend and understand why Buffy Sainte-Marie remains an enduring icon in music and activism. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781771647298, Format: Trade paperback (US), Year: 2021, Publisher: Greystone Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781771647298
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Greystone Books
Description:
A powerful, intimate look at the life of a beloved folk icon and activist
Folk hero. Songwriter icon. Living legend. Buffy Sainte-Marie is all of these things and more. In this, Sainte-Marie's first and only authorised biography, music critic Andrea Warner draws from more than sixty hours of exclusive interviews to offer a powerful, intimate look at the life of the beloved artist and everything that she has accomplished in her seventy-seven years (and counting).
Since her groundbreaking debut, 1964'sIt's My Way!, the Cree singer-songwriter has been a trailblazer and a tireless advocate for Indigenous rights and freedoms, an innovative artist, and a disruptor of the status quo. Establishing herself among the ranks of folk greats such as Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, she has released more than twenty albums, survived being blacklisted by two U.S. presidents, and received countless accolades, including the only Academy Award ever to be won by a First Nations artist. But this biography does more than celebrate Sainte-Marie's unparalleled talent as a songwriter and entertainer; packed with insight and knowledge, it offers an unflinchingly honest, heartbreakingly real portrait of the woman herself, including the challenges she experienced on the periphery of showbiz, her healing from the trauma of childhood and intimate partner violence, her commitment to activism, and her leadership in the protest movement.
'Buffy Sainte-Marie is an icon and inspiration. This book is necessary— an authorised insight into the making of a legend.' — Terese Marie Mailhot, author o
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781771647298
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Greystone Books
Description:
A powerful, intimate look at the life of a beloved folk icon and activist
Folk hero. Songwriter icon. Living legend. Buffy Sainte-Marie is all of these things and more. In this, Sainte-Marie's first and only authorised biography, music critic Andrea Warner draws from more than sixty hours of exclusive interviews to offer a powerful, intimate look at the life of the beloved artist and everything that she has accomplished in her seventy-seven years (and counting).
Since her groundbreaking debut, 1964'sIt's My Way!, the Cree singer-songwriter has been a trailblazer and a tireless advocate for Indigenous rights and freedoms, an innovative artist, and a disruptor of the status quo. Establishing herself among the ranks of folk greats such as Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, she has released more than twenty albums, survived being blacklisted by two U.S. presidents, and received countless accolades, including the only Academy Award ever to be won by a First Nations artist. But this biography does more than celebrate Sainte-Marie's unparalleled talent as a songwriter and entertainer; packed with insight and knowledge, it offers an unflinchingly honest, heartbreakingly real portrait of the woman herself, including the challenges she experienced on the periphery of showbiz, her healing from the trauma of childhood and intimate partner violence, her commitment to activism, and her leadership in the protest movement.
'Buffy Sainte-Marie is an icon and inspiration. This book is necessary— an authorised insight into the making of a legend.' — Terese Marie Mailhot, author o