Roberta Flack’s enduring legacy: The music industry reflects on a legend lost
Legendary musician Roberta Flack, a chart-topping force in '70s pop and R&B, known for soulful hits like "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly With His Song," has died at 88. According to her representative,
4 Roberta Flack Songs to Help You Celebrate Her Legacy–That Aren’t “Killing Me Softly”
To help celebrate her legacy, check out four of the best Roberta Flack songs–that aren't "Killing Me Softly"–below.
Legendary singer Roberta Flack passes away at 88
Roberta Flack, the legendary singer known for her heartfelt ballads, has died at 88. Her career soared in the 1970s with timeless hits like ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,’ ‘Killing Me Softly with His Song’ and ‘Feel Like Makin’ Love’.
Roberta Flack, popular song stylist of the 1970s, dies at 88
A onetime D.C. teacher, she won back-to-back Grammy Awards for “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song.”
Roberta Flack, Grammy-Winning Singer With an Intimate Style, Dies at 88
Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style on “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and other hits made her one of the top recordings artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after,
Roberta Flack's Children's Book Returns to Top of the Charts Following Singer's Passing
The illustrated book follows little Roberta, as she falls in love with playing the piano and learns to express herself through song.
A timeline of Roberta Flack’s career in 10 essential songs
Roberta Flack used her upbringing as a classically trained pianist to redefine the textural and emotional terms of modern soul music. The singer, who died Monday at 88, was a master interpreter and an intuitive duet partner;
Roberta Flack’s resounding HBCU legacy
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Roberta Flack’s Net Worth: How Much Money the Iconic Singer Made
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Honoring Roberta Flack: Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Hudson & More Remember The ‘Killing Me Softly’ Icon
Many powerhouse vocalists, inspired by Robert Flack’s artistry, have taken to social media to honor her legacy following her passing.
Roberta Flack honored with powerful tributes from Dionne Warwick and more
Dionne Warwick, Jennifer Hudson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Kelly Rowland and more are mourning the loss of the Grammy winning singer ...
Questlove, Tyler, the Creator, Jennifer Hudson and More Remember Roberta Flack: ‘Rest in Melody’
Tributes from the music industry have poured in for “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly With His ...
Remembering Roberta Flack: Music Icon Dies at 88 After ALS Battle
Grammy-winning singer Roberta Flack passed away on. She was 88 years old and best known for her songs "Killing Me Softly with ...
Remembering Roberta Flack: 8 timeless hits to salute an unrivaled talent
NEW YORK — In an era where popular music is fluid, it is easy to forget the listening world was not always so open. Unless, ...
‘Killing Me Softly’ singer Roberta Flack born in Black Mountain, NC dies after ALS diagnosis
According to her publicist Elaine Schock, Flack passed away at her New York home surrounded by her family. In 2022, Flack ...
Roberta Flack, Grammy Award-winning singer, dead at 88
Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning soul singer best known for her celebrated interpretations of romantic ballads like “Killing ...
Jennifer Hudson, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kelly Rowland Honor Roberta Flack
Music fans and celebrities are mourning Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning icon behind “ Killing Me Softly With His Song ,” ...