Lillyn Brown (born Lillian Thomas; April 24, 1885 – June 8, 1969), sometimes credited as Lillyan Brown, was an American singer, vaudeville entertainer and teacher who claimed to have been "the first professional vocalist to sing the blues in front of the public", in 1908.
She was billed as "The Kate Smith of Harlem" and "The Original Gay 90's Gal".