TORONTO (CelebrityAccess) – The JUNO Award-winning Canadian/American singer/songwriter and First Nations advocate who changed the world she was born into – Buffy Sainte-Marie, announced that she’s officially retiring from touring.
For over 50 years and with over 16 studio albums under her belt, Sainte-Marie – troubadour, songwriter, spiritual tourist, social provocateur, educator, mixed media digital artist, and children’s book author – has shared her views on Indigenous rights, decolonization, and the environment.
Her catalog includes: “Until It’s Time For You To Go,” “Up Where We Belong,” “Universal Soldier,” Cod’ine,” “Soldier Blue,” “Now That The Buffalo’s Gone,” “My Country ‘Tis of Thy People You’re Dying,” “Starwalker,” “Carry It On,” “He’s An Indian Cowboy in the Rodeo,” “It’s My Way,” “I’m Gonna Be A Country Girl Again,” “Hey Little Bird,” “No No Keshagesh,” “Ke Sakihitin Awasis (I Love You Baby),” and so much more.
Her songs have been recorded by Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Gram Parsons, Janis Joplin, Neko Case, Françoise Hardy, Cher, Indigo Girls, Bobby Darin, Neil Diamond, the Four Pennies, New Birth, Shirley Bassey, Donovan, Joe Cocker, Jennifer Warnes, Glen Campbell, Andy Williams, Peggy Lee, Willie Nelson. Red Box, the Charlatans, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Man, the Barracudas, Courtney Love, and many, many others.
In announcing her decision, Sainte-Marie cited travel-related health issues and the challenges of life on the road. Due to a combination of contributing factors, including travel-induced health concerns and performance-inhibiting physical challenges, Sainte-Marie is regretfully announcing her retirement from her life as a touring artist.
“I have made the difficult decision to pull out of all scheduled performances in the foreseeable future. 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,” she said in a statement provided by her publicist.
