Iconic singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie has retired from live performances.
The 82-year-old musician cited health issues as the reason why she's retiring from the road.
"I have made the difficult decision to pull out of all scheduled performances in the foreseeable future," she said in a statement. "Arthritic hands and a recent shoulder injury have made it no longer possible to perform to my standards. Sincere regrets to all my fans and family, my band and the support teams that make it all possible."
Sainte-Marie has been a touring musician since the 1960s. In 2022, she was celebrated with the documentary Carry It On.
The 82-year-old musician cited health issues as the reason why she's retiring from the road.
"I have made the difficult decision to pull out of all scheduled performances in the foreseeable future," she said in a statement. "Arthritic hands and a recent shoulder injury have made it no longer possible to perform to my standards. Sincere regrets to all my fans and family, my band and the support teams that make it all possible."
Sainte-Marie has been a touring musician since the 1960s. In 2022, she was celebrated with the documentary Carry It On.
