| Sonya Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1959-07-29) July 29, 1959 (age 65) |
| Occupation | Violinist |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Black America (1983) |
Sonya L. Robinson (born July 29, 1959) is an American musician and songwriter.
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.
Recording Artist
In 1987, she released her first CD, entitled "Sonya" on Columbia Records. It was produced by Jean-Paul Bourelly.
Miles Davis once compared her violin playing to Stuff Smith and Ray Nance.
References
- Jazz violinist wins raves for beauty, talent, , 1995-02-06, Retrieved on 2007-08-18.
- Credits for Sonya album, , Retrieved on 2007-08-18.
- "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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