Buffy Sainte-Marie Stripped of Prestigious Order of Canada Amid Indigenous Heritage Controversy
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Singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie has been stripped of her Order of Canada appointment following revelations challenging her Indigenous ancestry claims. The rare termination comes after a CBC investigation uncovered documents listing her and her parents as white, contradicting her previous statements about Cree heritage.
400 Years of Sonic Legacy: Inside Zildjian's Secret Cymbal-Making Empire
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From a failed attempt at alchemy to a global percussion powerhouse, the Avedis Zildjian Company has spent four centuries perfecting their closely guarded cymbal-making process. Now led by the first female heirs in its history, this Massachusetts-based manufacturer continues to shape the sound of music while protecting its ancient trade secrets.