Roberta Flack

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Full Name
Roberta Cleopatra Flack
Born
February 10th, 1937
Height
5ft 3in
Hometown
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $20 million
Family
Roberta Flack was born in Black Mountain, North Carolina, and raised in Arlington, Virginia, in a musical family. A piano prodigy, she earned a full scholarship to Howard University at the age of 15, making her one of the institution's youngest students. Although she largely kept her private life out of the public eye, she remained deeply committed to music education and charitable work throughout her career.
Years Active
1968–2022
Top Tracks
'Killing Me Softly with His Song', 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face', 'Feel Like Makin' Love', 'Where Is the Love', 'The Closer I Get to You'
Top Albums
First Take, Killing Me Softly, Feel Like Makin' Love, Chapter Two, Blue Lights in the Basement
Records Sold
More than 20 million
Fun Facts
Roberta Flack became the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in two consecutive years, for 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' (1973) and 'Killing Me Softly with His Song' (1974). Her breakthrough came after Clint Eastwood used 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' in his 1971 film Play Misty for Me, introducing her music to a worldwide audience. Flack's collaborations with Donny Hathaway, including 'Where Is the Love' and 'The Closer I Get to You', are widely regarded as some of the greatest soul duets ever recorded.
Related Artists
Donny Hathaway, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, Dionne Warwick, Marvin Gaye

Roberta Flack was an American singer, songwriter and pianist whose elegant blend of soul, R&B, jazz, folk and pop made her one of the defining vocalists of the 1970s.

Classically trained from childhood, Flack rose to international fame with her emotionally nuanced interpretations of songs such as ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’, ‘Killing Me Softly with His Song’, ‘Feel Like Makin’ Love’ and ‘Where Is the Love’.

Her collaborations with Donny Hathaway remain among the most celebrated duets in soul music. Renowned for her intimate vocal style and sophisticated musicianship, Flack influenced generations of singers across soul, R&B, jazz and contemporary pop.

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Roberta Flack was an American singer, songwriter and pianist best known for timeless recordings including 'Killing Me Softly with His Song', 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face', 'Feel Like Makin' Love' and her acclaimed duets with Donny Hathaway.
'Killing Me Softly with His Song' is Roberta Flack's signature recording, while 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face', 'Feel Like Makin' Love', 'Where Is the Love' and 'The Closer I Get to You' are also among her most celebrated songs.
Roberta Flack redefined soul music through her refined vocal delivery, classical musicianship and emotionally expressive performances. Her recordings bridged soul, jazz and pop, influencing generations of artists and establishing her as one of the greatest vocalists in modern music history.
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