Overview

• Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer known for hits like 'Killing Me Softly,' passed away on February 24 at the age of 88 after battling ALS.
• A public memorial service was held on March 10 at the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, attended by music legends and close friends.
• Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean of the Fugees performed Flack's iconic songs, including 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' and their rendition of 'Killing Me Softly.'
• Stevie Wonder delivered a moving tribute, performing his song 'If It’s Magic' and a piano rendition of 'I Can See the Sun in Late December,' which he wrote for Flack.
• Other notable attendees included Alicia Keys, Dionne Warwick, India.Arie, and Al Sharpton, who highlighted Flack's impact as a trailblazer in music and Black artistry.