Notes from the producer Marina Hurley...
festival folk sing Judy Small is the fourth compilation of artists celebrating the talents of an influential songwriter, following on from festival folk sing Bob Dylan (2012), festival folk sing Eric Bogle (2011) and festival folk sing Joni Mitchell (2010).
The ambition and passion behind festival folk sing 'is to enjoy different artists’ interpretations of their favourite Judy Small songs. Judy’s influence on singers and songwriters has been very strong. Two notable bands from the early 90’s One Step Forward and Tangled Web reunited especially to record their favourite Judy Small song. In addition to well-known Australian artists who have recorded a track for this CD, we also have contributions from Jez Lowe and Peggy Seeger.
About the Troubadour Foundation...
By purchasing this CD you are furthering the mission of the Troubadour Foundation (est. 2007) to “Provide assistance and encouragement for the sustainability of Australian folk culture".
www.thetroubadourfoundation.com
About Judy Small...
Judy Small is one of the most influential singer/songwriters to come out of Australia and an Australian folk music icon. After more than 30 years in the music business she is still going strong, although she sings less frequently since she went back to her second love, the law in 1997. Judy grew up in the small seaside town of Coffs Harbour in New South Wales, and was inspired by the folk music boom of the 1960s. When she got her first guitar at the age of 14, it wasn't the Beatles or The Beach Boys she wanted to emulate: it was those big-voiced women like Joan Baez, Mary Travers of Peter Paul and Mary, and Judith Durham of The Seekers, who sang songs about real people and real issues. Judy Small, the "grande dame" of Australian folk music is as passionate as ever about her music. Judy has released twelve albums, and has hundreds of songs and a song book to her credit. Her music is now available on iTunes.
released December 7, 2020
Winner of Rhythms Magazine 'Best Compilation Album of 2013'.
© Crafty Maid Music. All music & lyrics by Judy Small except Wall & Windows (Judy Small & Pat Humphries). © 2013 festival folk sing Judy Small.
www.festivalfolk.com. Produced by Marina Hurley; Executive producer Andrew Pattison; Mastered by David Briggs at The Production Workshop. Martin Pearson and Ramona Tilley donated their time to complete the CD design & artwork.
Photo credit: Judy Small (Marina Hurley)