Judith R. Cohen

Judith R. Cohen is a Canadian scholar and performer with a diverse background in music. Her expertise spans various areas, including Judeo-Spanish songs, medieval and traditional music from several regions, and pan-European balladry. Cohen's research has also explored the musical heritage of Crypto-Jewish communities in Portugal, demonstrating her commitment to understanding the complex cultural dynamics of different societies.

As a music educator and performer, Cohen is known for her engaging lectures and concerts, which often feature her skills on medieval musical instruments and her singing. Her academic work has been supported by numerous grants, enabling her to conduct fieldwork in multiple countries, including Spain, Portugal, and the United States. Cohen has published extensively in journals and books, and serves as the editor of the Alan Lomax Spanish collection, a significant repository of musical heritage maintained by the Association for Cultural Equity.