Skip to Content

CNN – Entertainment

Buffy Sainte-Marie is the latest public figure accused of being a ‘Pretendian.’ Here’s why that matters

By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — When there were few other Indigenous celebrities in the spotlight, there was Buffy Sainte-Marie. The celebrated singer-songwriter rose to prominence during the folk revival of the 1960s, building a name as a Cree artist. She sang about the injustices experienced by Indigenous peoples in songs such as “Now That

Continue Reading

‘American Symphony’ plays Jon Batiste’s twin tale in a year of triumph and turmoil

By Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Professional triumph and personal turmoil come together somewhat awkwardly in “American Symphony,” an extraordinarily intimate documentary that follows Jon Batiste as his musical career peaks while his life partner Suleika Jaouad undergoes treatment for cancer. At times harrowing, often uplifting, the two chords alternately clash and blend, without fully

Continue Reading
Skip to content