A statement announcing her decision cited factors including travel-induced health concerns and performance-inhibiting physical challenges.
"Sincere regrets to all my fans and family, my band and the support teams that make it all possible." Sainte-Marie, in an interview with The Canadian Press at the time, said she was cutting back on flying, meaning fewer appearances, following a rough summer that included a bout with COVID-19 and being stranded at least twice as airlines experienced countless delays and cancellations.
The City of Burnaby said in a statement that American indie-folk band Fleet Foxes will take Sainte-Marie's spot in the Burnaby Blues + Roots Festival, which takes place Aug. 12.
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