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Have You Heard Judi Singh?
The story of Judi Singh, an unwitting trailblazer who, as a Black-Punjabi singer, steps onto jazz stages during tumultuous times and leaves a musical imprint to be discovered.
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Originally from Edmonton, gifted jazz singer Judi Singh defied expectations as a Black-Punjabi artist stepping onto the stage in the late 1950s. Though her ethereal voice captivated musicians and niche audiences, the music industry failed to give her the recognition she deserved—an all-too-familiar story for women and artists of colour. In this lively and deeply felt portrait, Singh’s daughter Emily Hughes and director Baljit Sangra retrace Singh’s life and music through archival recordings, intimate recollections, and the bohemian spaces she once inhabited. Weaving together moments of brilliance, struggle, and resilience, the film reintroduces a forgotten artist to the spotlight she always deserved.

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  • Year
    2025
  • Runtime
    79 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Rating
    PG
  • Genre
    Documentary,
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  • Director
    Baljit Sangra
  • Screenwriter
    Baljit Sangra
  • Producer
    Brishkay Ahemd, Baljit Sangra
  • Co-Producer
    Tasheal Gill
  • Filmmaker
    Baljit Sangra
  • Cast
    Judi Singh, Rae Dawn Chong, Tantoo Cardinal, Kingston Palmer
  • Cinematographer
    Eva Anandi Brownstein, Cliff Hokansen
  • Editor
    John Adams
  • Animator
    John Adams
  • Composer
    Genevieve Vincent
  • Sound Design
    Doug Paterson
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