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Roberta Flack

Roberta Flack (1937–2025) was an American singer-songwriter, teacher and singer.

Also recorded as Roberta Cleopatra Flack.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Roberta Cleopatra Flack.

Born at Asheville in 1937, died at New York City in 2025.

In detail

Roberta Flack studied at Howard University and University of Massachusetts. training under Frederick Wilkerson is recorded. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is music composing, music and singing. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are soul, jazz, adult contemporary music and traditional folk music.

Works named in the authority record are The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Where Is the Love, Killing Me Softly with His Song, Feel Like Makin' Love and The Closer I Get to You.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Grammy Award for Record of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Roberta Flack”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q231484: Roberta Flack

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