About Michelle Josef
Born 1954. Michelle Josef is a Canadian singer and songwriter.
Michelle Josef (born March 21, 1953), formerly Bohdan Hluszko, is a Canadian musician and transgender activist.
Under her former name, Josef was already established as one of Canada's leading session drummers, and has continued her career in music. She has appeared on albums by Prairie Oyster, Doug Sahm, Jo-El Sonnier, Wild Strawberries, Sylvia Tyson, Long John Baldry, Scott B. Sympathy, Big Rude Jake, Sharon, Lois and Bram, and David Wilcox. She is a member of Canadian roots super group Hey Stella!
In 1998, she received a Canadian Country Music Award for drummer of the year.
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Who is Michelle Josef?
Canadian musician
When was Michelle Josef born?
Michelle Josef was born in 1954.
What is Michelle Josef's occupation?
Michelle Josef is a singer and songwriter.
What nationality is Michelle Josef?
Michelle Josef is Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Michelle Josef. https://biography.guide/michelle-josef/
MLA: "Michelle Josef." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/michelle-josef/.
Chicago: "Michelle Josef." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/michelle-josef/.
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