Judy Small

Judith Margaret Small is an Australian former folk music singer, songwriter and musician, and retired judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. As a performer she has been hailed as "The Grande Dame of Australian Folk Music". During her singing career Judy was known for her feminist and political songs, usually following a traditional theme. She produced fourteen studio albums, hundreds of songs and has been described as being among the most popular political singers in Australia, with many of her songs based on topical factual events like Anzac Day, the redevelopment of a favourite beachside property in her home town of Coffs Harbour, and the Montreal Massacre.