Motown's First Lady Claudette Robinson on the Miracles, the Music and the Legacy

10/09/2025 41 min
Motown's First Lady Claudette Robinson on the Miracles, the Music and the Legacy

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Claudette Robinson's journey in music began with her joining The Miracles at the age of 15. She was the first female artist ever signed to a Motown-affiliated record label, Tamla Records. Her contributions to the group and Motown's success were significant, earning her the title of "First Lady of Motown" from Berry Gordy as a sign of respect. Claudette Robinson married Smokey Robinson, and together they had two children, both named in honor of Motown.https://www.instagram.com/firstladyofmotown/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

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