Xavier Rudd is an Australian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He was born in 1978 and grew up in Torquay, Victoria. "Xavier Rudd: Them Belly Full". JamBase. February 21, 2007. Retrieved January 24, 2008. He has developed a strong reputation for playing live performances at musical festivals and concerts in Australia and in North America. His following is particularly strong in Australia and in Canada, where he has recorded several albums.

Many of Rudd's songs incorporate socially conscious themes, such as environmentalism and the rights of Aborigines. In addition to playing the didgeridoo in many of his songs, he has also included both Australian and Canadian Aboriginal vocals in some of his songs.

Xavier Rudd (born 1978) is a soulful Australian surf/roots artist originating from Torquay, Victoria, near to the famous surfing location Bells Beach. Rudd’s music is very compassionate and always manages to render emotion within his fans. His songs include stories of the mistreatment of the indigenous people of his homeland, tell of humanity, spirituality or the environment. They are written and sung with compassion, and urge the celebration of life. Rudd is skilled with a variety of instrume