Kay Robinson

Women of the Blues....mainly during the 1930’s My paintings of them in their hey day. Inspired by original black and white photographs. They need to be heard.

Sexy, sweet, sultry and light...all describes the incomparable voice of singer L’il Green. A native of Mississippi, L’il moved to Chicago with her family in the late 20’s. There she found and explored her musical destiny. L’il began performing in Chicago nightclubs at a very early age. She sang the poplar songs of the day in her own way.

Her soprano voice lacked some power; however, being acidic, insinuating, and mischievous, it was extremely erotic, probably one of the most sensuous voices in blues history. Known to be very attractive, Ms. Green experienced immense popularity in the latter 30’s and early forties. The African-American community embraced her music. After experiencing several years of immense popularity, Ms. Green’s star began to fall after WWII when musical taste had changed. She tried to recapture her fame, but like so many before and after her died sadly of
pneumonia in 1954Discover the beauty and delicacy of Kay Robinson's watercolor art. Each piece is a masterpiece that showcases the artist's incredible talent and attention to detail.

This is Lucille Hegamin. “The Georgia Peach”1984-1970 from Macon, GA.
Recorded on Black Swan Records. She was the best selling Blues singer of 1921/22, going on to a long career in cabaret and on Broadway.

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3-D Mixed Media.  Materials include paper, ribbon, styrofoam,and various other mixed media items.  Hand painted.

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Fanciful harliquin dress with musical accessories such as a paper rose and musical base..  Gold leaf.   Mixed media.

Paper feathers  and  flowers adorn this paper bowler hat.  Very vintage in appearance.  Muted tones on the face with touches of gold.