18 Essential Roberta Flack Songs
From hits like “Killing Me Softly With His Song” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” to era-defining Donny Hathaway duets, and more
Roberta Flack's 10 Greatest Musical Moments
Once you put into perspective that chart-topping pop and R&B vocalist-composer Roberta Flack started her career accompanying opera vocalists on piano at one club, performing quiet jazz and blues at another,
Roberta Flack, 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' Singer, Dies at 88: 'We Are Heartbroken'
Roberta Flack has died at 88. The Grammy Award winner was best known for her No. 1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "Feel Like Makin' Love."
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer known for "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and other hits, dies at age 88
Roberta Flack's intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and other hits made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after.
Roberta Flack, Soulful “Killing Me Softly With His Song” Performer, Dies at 88
The singer, pianist and four-time Grammy winner had two other No. 1 hits with "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Feel Like Makin' Love."
Roberta Flack's 10 best songs remembered, from 'Killing Me Softly' to 'Where is the Love'
With a voice both smoky and silken, Roberta Flack carved a distinguished impression. The singer behind timeless ballads "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "The Closer I Get to You," died Monday at the age of 88.
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 dies at 88
Roberta Flack, the singer and pianist was known for her intimate vocal and musical style – especially on her hit, “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” has died. (Feb. 24)
Roberta Flack, Who Won Back-to-Back Grammys for Record of the Year, Dies at 88
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”—took off after Clint Eastwood featured it in his directorial debut.
Roberta Flack’s Health: About the Late Vocalist’s ALS
The late R&B artist, who died at the age of 88 in 2025, battled a major health issue in her final years. Learn about her ALS ...
Roberta Flack, Virtuoso Singer-Pianist Who Ruled the Charts, Dies at 88
With majestic anthems like “Killing Me Softly” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” Ms. Flack, a former schoolteacher, ...
Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Hudson, Flea & More Mourn Roberta Flack's Death: ‘Roberta Forever'
Roberta Flack died on Monday morning (Feb. 24), and the music world came together to mourn the beloved R&B icon. The "Killing ...
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 ...
Roberta Flack’s Husband: Was the Late Singer Married?
The legendary Grammy-winning artist has died at the age of 88. Find out if she was married and more about her personal life ...
Roberta Flack, Formative Quiet Storm Singer, Dead at 88
Roberta Flack, the R&B musician whose singing helped define the subgenre of “quiet storm” in the 1970s, is dead at 88. Flack ...
Remembering Roberta Flack: 8 timeless hits to salute an unrivaled talent
The great Roberta Flack has died. The Grammy-award winning singer's intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the top ...