Kev Carmody | |
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| Birth name | Kevin Daniel Carmody[1] |
| Born | 1946 (age 77–78) Cairns, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, harmonica |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Larrikin/Festival, Song Cycles |
| Website | Official website |
Kevin Daniel Carmody (born 1946), better known by his stage name Kev Carmody, is an Aboriginal Australian singer-songwriter and musician, a Murri man from northern Queensland. He is best known for the song "From Little Things Big Things Grow", which was recorded with co-writer Paul Kelly for their 1993 single. It was covered by the Get Up Mob (including guest vocals by both Carmody and Kelly) in 2008 and peaked at number four on the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) singles charts.
Carmody has won many awards, and in 2009 was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame as well as being a recipient of the Queensland Greats Awards. In 2019, Carmody was recipient of the JC Williamson Award at the Helpmann Awards. He is also known for his activism for Aboriginal rights.