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Find out why Buffy Sainte-Marie is majorly unappreciated in Canada

Vancouver author/podcaster/music journalist Andrea Warner discusses her latest book, Buffy Sainte-Marie: The Authorized Biography. Despite being an A-list musician in Canada she has been left behind in terms of recognition, and in this episode of the Vancouver Is Awesome podcast we dig into why that it.

 Author of Buffy Sainte-Marie: The Authorized Biography, Andrea Warner. Photo Bob KronbauerAuthor of Buffy Sainte Marie: The Authorized Biography, Andrea Warner. Photo Bob Kronbauer

This week on the Vancouver Is Awesome podcast we sit down with music reporter/podcaster/author Andrea Warner to talk about her latest book, Buffy Saint-Marie: The Authorized Biography.

We discuss why there are countless books about other A-list musicians in Canada, and why Sainte-Marie has been left behind. Until now.

We also chat about the mayoral debate V.I.A. co-presented, the campfire ban being lifted, a cute vintage bus that's been rolling around Vancouver and more.

SHOW NOTES:

- Buy the book.

- Watch the mayoral debate that V.I.A. co-presented.

- Read Jessica Kerr's piece about the highlights of the debate.

- Learn about campfire bans in B.C..

- Check out the 1954 Brill trolley bus that has people looking.

- Lindsay William-Ross is now on the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards jury. Get some glimpses into her life on Instagram.

 This fire log thing retails for $19.95 at local stores. Screengrab Canadian TireThis fire log thing retails for $19.95 at local stores. Screengrab Canadian Tire