Buffy Sainte-Marie's CBC Music Fest performance is guaranteed to lift your spirits: watch

The legendary singer-songwriter's set was rousing, political and, as always, inspiring.

The legendary singer-songwriter's set was rousing, political and, as always, inspiring

CBC Music · CBC Music · Posted: Jun 12, 2019 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: June 12, 2019

Buffy Sainte-Marie was one of many Canadian guests who appeared on the Stronger Together, Tous ensemble special on Sunday evening. (Vanessa Heins/CBC)

Buffy Sainte-Marie has been making music for more than 50 years, and she continues to inspire audiences everywhere. The legendary singer-songwriter's recent CBC Music Festival set was no exception.

Her renditions of classic songs like "Universal Soldier" and "It's my Way" were still as pointed and resonant as they were when they first came out decades ago. "Who's responsible war?" she asked fans as she introduced the former song. While she listed many possibilities — men, politicians, generals — she ultimately turned it onto herself and those present. "In my view, it all comes down to you and me, who allow it. We've got to try harder."

It's insightful moments like these that make a Sainte-Marie set not only entertaining but also galvanizing, forcing us to really pay attention to her words and use them as motivation.

Enjoy her full set below, and for full coverage of the 2019 CBC Music Festival head over to cbcmusic.ca/festival.