Judi Singh

Judi Singh (May 9, 1945 – July 18, 2021), sometimes spelled Judy Singh, was a Canadian jazz musician based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She was born to Indian and Black parents, making her a biracial person.

Early life and family Judi's parents, Effie Jones & Sohan Singh Bhullar, holding her sister Helen in 1928. Judi was one of seven children born to Sohan Singh Bhullar and Effie Jones. Her mother's family were among the earliest Black families to settle in Alberta, helping to found the historic settlement of Amber Valley. 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. She played to sold-out crowds at the venue throughout the 1950s and 1960s. 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.

She also contributed vocals to two songs, her own composition, Time Is Right and Victor Lewis’s Why, on Woody Shaw's 1980 album, For Sure!.

She spent her later years living a private life in Victoria, BC, dying on July 18, 2021.

In 2025 she was the subject of Baljit Sangra's documentary film Have You Heard Judi Singh?