Peter Buffett

Peter Buffett has an acclaimed career that spans nearly 30 years as a professional musician, Emmy Award-winning composer, philanthropist, and author of the New York Times best-seller Life Is What You Make It.

He began his career writing music for commercials, and has since received much critical acclaim, most notably for his Native American-inspired music, such as the memorable “Fire Dance” scene in the Oscar-winning film Dances With Wolves; the score for 500 Nations, the Emmy-awarded CBS miniseries produced by Kevin Costner; and the live Native American inspired musical production Spirit: The Seventh Fire, which premiered at the opening of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.

Since 1987, Buffett has released 15 records on various labels, and he now owns two independent labels: BisonHead and BeSide Records. He was the only man to perform at Eve Ensler’s 10th Anniversary V-Day celebration in New Orleans, and has also collaborated with Grammy-nominated recording artist Akon and Grammy-winning artist Angelique Kidjo on human rights inspired songs, one of which debuted at a special event at the United Nations General Assembly.

Peter Buffet is also actively involved in social and philanthropic causes through his NoVo Foundation and he has invested generously to undervalued assets with many of his projects involving the empowerment of young women in communities around the world.

What People are Saying About Peter Buffett

“Peter Buffett challenges us all to balance ambition and service, personal goals, and work for the common good.”
—Eve Ensler, author of The Vagina Monologues

“Because Peter Buffett could have had a derived identity and chose not to, he has power and credibility when he tells us how to find a unique self by doing what we love.”
—Gloria Steinem, American journalist and activist

“With home-spun, heart-felt wisdom, Peter Buffett ponders how to make a meaningful life, while making a living.”
—Ted Turner, American media mogul and philanthropist