Buffy

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Program note, Nov. 29, 2023: Since this podcast’s release in 2022, there have been reports that call into question Buffy's birth story and her Indigenous identity. Buffy Sainte-Marie is one of the most prolific singer-songwriters of the past century. For 60 years her music has quietly reverberated throughout pop culture, and provided a touchstone for Indigenous resistance. In this five-part series, Mohawk and Tuscarora writer Falen Johnson explores how Buffy’s life and legacy is essential to understanding Indigenous resilience.

TRAILER

Introducing Buffy

For a lot of Indigenous people, Buffy Sainte-Marie is known as the most celebrated musician ever. But she’s also known as the most under-acknowledged musician of her time. Why is this Indigenous icon still unknown to so many? From the Occupation of Alcatraz to Sesame Street, Mohawk and Tuscarora host Falen Johnson goes on an intimate journey through the life and music of Buffy Sainte-Marie. Episodes release Tuesdays, starting June 21. Program Note [Dec, 05 2023] Since the podcast’s release in 2022, there have been significant updates. Listen to the series postscript here: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/1064-buffy/episode/16027869-e6-postscript

06/14/2022

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3 min

Falen Johnson

Host

4.7

out of 5

279 Ratings

Thank you!

07/28/2023

Loyal666

As a white woman and a musician growing up in the states who was raised on my mother’s Joni Mitchell records, it’s shameful I had never heard of Buffy. Not only is she one of the greatest musicians and songwriters of our time, but she is responsible for so many other white stars’ careers (including of course, Joni’s). How white people in the industry hid her labor as an indigenous woman is abhorrent but not shocking. How many times have I belted “Up where we belong” ignorant to the woman who wrote its melody?! Anyone who loves music needs to listen to this podcast!
Not Indigenous

11/20/2023

Abellaphoenix

Buffy is not indigenous but a cultural appropriator who fooled everyone. She should divest herself of all the wealth she amassed while posing as indigenous
Buffy!!!!

07/21/2023

Eve the Listener

This beautifully made show made my heart swell, sent tears down my cheeks, and filled in so many gaps I didn’t know I had. Buffy did THAT? And THAT??? Thank you for crafting this incredible series about an incomparable woman. I 🧡 Buffy.
Absolutely love learning Buffy’s story and the storytelling

06/05/2023

bazingi

It is so interesting to know how Buffy Ste-Marie’s epic story unfolded, and her story is beautifully told. Absolutely recommend this podcast!

Program note, Nov. 29, 2023: Since this podcast’s release in 2022, there have been reports that call into question Buffy's birth story and her Indigenous identity. Buffy Sainte-Marie is one of the most prolific singer-songwriters of the past century. For 60 years her music has quietly reverberated throughout pop culture, and provided a touchstone for Indigenous resistance. In this five-part series, Mohawk and Tuscarora writer Falen Johnson explores how Buffy’s life and legacy is essential to understanding Indigenous resilience.