Buffy Sainte-Marie has announced that she’s retiring from live performances.
A statement announcing her decision cites factors including travel-induced health concerns and performance-inhibiting physical challenges.
In a statement on social media on Thursday, Sainte-Marie described having arthritic hands and a shoulder injury that “have made it no longer possible to perform to my standards.”
Due to a combination of contributing factors including travel-induced health concerns and performance-inhibiting physical challenges, Buffy Sainte-Marie is regretfully announcing her retirement from live performance. <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/buffysaintemarie?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#buffysaintemarie</a> <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/BSMcarryiton?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#BSMcarryiton</a> <a href=”https://t.co/ERn0du3fwt”>pic.twitter.com/ERn0du3fwt</a>
—@BuffySteMarie
An upcoming music festival in British Columbia has already announced plans to replace her.
The City of Burnaby says American
