Sonya Robinson

Sonya L. Robinson (born July 29, 1959) is an American musician and songwriter.

Sonya Robinson
Born (1959-07-29) July 29, 1959
OccupationViolinist
Home townMilwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
TitleMiss Black America (1983)

Background

Sonya Robinson is a graduate of Nicolet High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. In 1983, she was crowned Miss Black America.[1]

Recording Artist

In 1987, she released her first CD, entitled "Sonya" on Columbia Records. It was produced by Jean-Paul Bourelly.[2]

Miles Davis once compared her violin playing to Stuff Smith and Ray Nance.[3]

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References
  1. Jazz violinist wins raves for beauty, talent, [Milwaukee Sentinel], 1995-02-06, Retrieved on 2007-08-18.
  2. Credits for Sonya album, [Allmusic], Retrieved on 2007-08-18.
  3. "Bio Time". SonyaRobinson.com. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2011-10-03. The late great jazz trumpeter Miles Davis said Sonya’s playing is reminiscent of Stuff Smith and Ray Nance, two of jazz’s legendary violinist’s. Robinson is a gutsy player with a beautiful sound and a fluidity that displays her technical finesse.


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