Judy Small | |
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| Born | Judith Margaret Small Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Years active | Late 1970 – 2006 (music) Lawyer (1998–2020) |
| Works | Live at the Artery |
| Spouse | Charlotte Stockwell |
| Awards | MO award Folk Artist of the Year |
Judith Margaret Small AM is a retired judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and former folk singer.
Small, during her singing career was known for her feminist and political songs, usually following a traditional theme. She produced twelve albums, hundreds of songs and has been described as being among the most popular political singers in Australia, with many such songs based on topical factual events like the Montreal Massacre. She enjoys singing about real people and issues, stating "If an audience comes away thinking about issues it is a worthwhile performance". She toured the country and internationally, playing primarily in clubs and pubs, and at various conventions.[1]