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{{Short description|Canadian jazz vocalist (1945–2021)}} |
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| name = Judi Singh |
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| birth_place = [[Edmonton, Alberta]], Canada |
| birth_place = [[Edmonton, Alberta]], Canada |
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| death_date = {{Death date and age|2021|07|18|1945|05|09}} |
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2021|07|18|1945|05|09}} |
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| death_place = [[Victoria, British Columbia]], Canada |
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| occupation = Singer, musician |
| occupation = Singer, musician |
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'''Judi Singh''' (May 9, 1945 |
'''Judi Singh''' (May 9, 1945 – July 18, 2021), sometimes spelled '''Judy Singh''', was a Canadian jazz musician.<ref name="CBC News Edmonton">{{cite web |last1=Jeffrey |first1=Andrew |title='Why did Edmonton forget Judi Singh?' Researcher uncovers story of jazz music and Alberta's roots |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/why-did-edmonton-forget-judi-singh-researcher-uncovers-story-of-jazz-music-and-alberta-s-roots-1.5919663 |website=CBC News |access-date=February 6, 2024}}</ref> |
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==Early life and family== |
==Early life and family== |
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[[File:Effie Jones & Sohan Singh Bhullar holding Ellen.jpg|thumb|Judi's parents, Effie Jones & Sohan Singh Bhullar, holding her sister Helen in 1928.]] |
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Judi was one of seven children born to Sohan Singh Bhullar and Effie Jones.<ref name="CBC News Edmonton" /> Her father was a Punjabi Sikh |
Judi was one of seven children born to Sohan Singh Bhullar and Effie Jones.<ref name="CBC News Edmonton" /> Her father was a Punjabi Sikh who moved to Canada from [[India]] in 1907, becoming one of the first [[Indo-Canadians]] in Alberta; a park in Edmonton's [[Mill Woods]] neighbourhood is named in his honour.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Edmonton |first1=City of |title=Pick-a-Park with City Council |url=https://transforming.edmonton.ca/pick-a-park-with-city-council/ |website=Transforming Edmonton |access-date=February 6, 2024 |date=September 25, 2023}}</ref> Her mother's family were among the earliest Black families to settle in Alberta, helping to found the historic settlement of [[Amber Valley, Alberta|Amber Valley]].<ref name="Edmonton Museum">{{cite web |title=Judi Singh: A Black & South Asian musician from 1950s–70s Edmonton |url=https://citymuseumedmonton.ca/2021/02/19/judi-singh-a-black-south-asian-musician-from-1950s-70s-edmonton/ |website=Edmonton City as Museum Project ECAMP |access-date=February 6, 2024 |date=February 19, 2021}}</ref> South Asian and Black marriages were not uncommon at the time as both groups faced marginalization. Both communities worshipped and socialized together at Edmonton's sole black church, Shiloh Baptist Church.<ref name="Edmonton Museum" /> |
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| ⚫ | Singh grew up listening to [[black gospel music|gospel]], [[blues music|blues]], [[jazz music|jazz]], and [[Indian music]] in her family home near the [[University of Alberta]] campus.<ref name="Edmonton Museum" /> Her father played the [[bansuri]], a traditional Indian bamboo flute.<ref name="Edmonton Museum" /> |
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==Singing career and later life== |
==Singing career and later life== |
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Judi Singh began singing at Edmonton's famed [[Yardbird Suite (jazz club)|Yardbird Suite]] at the age of 17.<ref>{{cite web |title=Singh, Judy |url=https://citizenfreak.com/artists/103035-singh-judy |website=Museum of Canadian Music |access-date= |
Judi Singh began singing at Edmonton's famed [[Yardbird Suite (jazz club)|Yardbird Suite]] at the age of 17.<ref>{{cite web |title=Singh, Judy |url=https://citizenfreak.com/artists/103035-singh-judy |website=Museum of Canadian Music |access-date=February 6, 2024}}</ref> She played to sold-out crowds at the venue throughout the 1950s and 1960s.<ref name="Edmonton Museum" /> |
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In the mid-1960s, she moved to [[Winnipeg]] to work with the [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|CBC]].<ref name="Edmonton Museum" /> In Winnipeg, she met her partner [[Lenny Breau]], who was later inducted into the [[Canadian Music Hall of Fame]].<ref name="Calgary Herald">{{cite web |last1=Volmers |first1=Eric |title=Calgary filmmaker Emily Hughes explores her father's life, legacy and murder in The Genius of Lenny Breau Remembered |url=https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/movies/calgary-filmmaker-emily-hughes-explores-her-fathers-life-legacy-and-murder-in-the-genius-of-lenny-breau-remembered |website=Calgary Herald |access-date= |
In the mid-1960s, she moved to [[Winnipeg]] to work with the [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|CBC]].<ref name="Edmonton Museum" /> In Winnipeg, she met her partner [[Lenny Breau]], who was later inducted into the [[Canadian Music Hall of Fame]].<ref name="Calgary Herald">{{cite web |last1=Volmers |first1=Eric |title=Calgary filmmaker Emily Hughes explores her father's life, legacy and murder in The Genius of Lenny Breau Remembered |url=https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/movies/calgary-filmmaker-emily-hughes-explores-her-fathers-life-legacy-and-murder-in-the-genius-of-lenny-breau-remembered |website=Calgary Herald |access-date=February 6, 2024}}</ref> They eventually moved to [[Toronto]] with hopes of making it big in the city's music scene. However, the relationship disintegrated as Breau was often absent and dealing with addiction issues, leaving Singh to take care of their daughter on her own.<ref name="Calgary Herald" /> |
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In 1970, Singh moved back to Edmonton with her daughter Emily,<ref name="Calgary Herald" |
In 1970, Singh moved back to Edmonton with her daughter Emily,<ref name="Calgary Herald"/> and recorded the album ''A Time for Love'' with [[Tommy Banks (musician)|Tommy Banks]].<ref name="Edmonton Museum" /> Today, this album is considered one of the greatest Canadian [[vocal jazz]] records by collectors.<ref>{{cite web |title=Singh, Judy – A Time For Love |url=https://citizenfreak.com/titles/300644-singh-judy-a-time-for-love |website=Museum of Canadian Music |access-date=February 7, 2024}}</ref> |
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She sang and composed several songs on [[Woody Shaw|Woody Shaw's]] 1978 album [[Rosewood (album)|Rosewood]] which received two [[Grammy Award]] nominations for ''Best Jazz Instrumental Performance (Soloist)'' and ''Best Jazz Instrumental Performance (Group)''. She also contributed vocals to Shaw's 1980 album, [[For Sure! (Woody Shaw album)|For Sure!]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Woody Shaw - For Sure! Album Reviews, Songs & More {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/for-sure%21-mw0000950895 |website=allmusic.com |access-date=February 9, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> |
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She spent her later years living a private life in [[Victoria, BC]], dying on July 18, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=Remembering the life of Judi Singh-Hughes |url=https://edmontonjournal.remembering.ca/obituary/judi-singh-hughes-1082870747 |website=edmontonjournal.remembering.ca |access-date=February 6, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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== External links == |
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*[https://www.discogs.com/artist/4265027-Judy-Singh Discogs] |
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Latest revision as of 02:41, 23 September 2024
Judi Singh | |
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| Born | May 9, 1945 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Died | July 18, 2021 (aged 76) Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
Judi Singh (May 9, 1945 – July 18, 2021), sometimes spelled Judy Singh, was a Canadian jazz musician.[1]
Early life and family
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Judi was one of seven children born to Sohan Singh Bhullar and Effie Jones.[1] Her father was a Punjabi Sikh who moved to Canada from India in 1907, becoming one of the first Indo-Canadians in Alberta; a park in Edmonton's Mill Woods neighbourhood is named in his honour.[2] Her mother's family were among the earliest Black families to settle in Alberta, helping to found the historic settlement of Amber Valley.[3] South Asian and Black marriages were not uncommon at the time as both groups faced marginalization. Both communities worshipped and socialized together at Edmonton's sole black church, Shiloh Baptist Church.[3]
Singh grew up listening to gospel, blues, jazz, and Indian music in her family home near the University of Alberta campus.[3] Her father played the bansuri, a traditional Indian bamboo flute.[3]
Singing career and later life
[edit]Judi Singh began singing at Edmonton's famed Yardbird Suite at the age of 17.[4] She played to sold-out crowds at the venue throughout the 1950s and 1960s.[3]
In the mid-1960s, she moved to Winnipeg to work with the CBC.[3] In Winnipeg, she met her partner Lenny Breau, who was later inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.[5] They eventually moved to Toronto with hopes of making it big in the city's music scene. However, the relationship disintegrated as Breau was often absent and dealing with addiction issues, leaving Singh to take care of their daughter on her own.[5]
In 1970, Singh moved back to Edmonton with her daughter Emily,[5] and recorded the album A Time for Love with Tommy Banks.[3] Today, this album is considered one of the greatest Canadian vocal jazz records by collectors.[6]
She sang and composed several songs on Woody Shaw's 1978 album Rosewood which received two Grammy Award nominations for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance (Soloist) and Best Jazz Instrumental Performance (Group). She also contributed vocals to Shaw's 1980 album, For Sure!.[7]
She spent her later years living a private life in Victoria, BC, dying on July 18, 2021.[8]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b Jeffrey, Andrew. "'Why did Edmonton forget Judi Singh?' Researcher uncovers story of jazz music and Alberta's roots". CBC News. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ Edmonton, City of (September 25, 2023). "Pick-a-Park with City Council". Transforming Edmonton. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Judi Singh: A Black & South Asian musician from 1950s–70s Edmonton". Edmonton City as Museum Project ECAMP. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ "Singh, Judy". Museum of Canadian Music. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c Volmers, Eric. "Calgary filmmaker Emily Hughes explores her father's life, legacy and murder in The Genius of Lenny Breau Remembered". Calgary Herald. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ "Singh, Judy – A Time For Love". Museum of Canadian Music. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ "Woody Shaw - For Sure! Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "Remembering the life of Judi Singh-Hughes". edmontonjournal.remembering.ca. Retrieved February 6, 2024.