Roberta Flack

Bio

Roberta Flack is an American singer and pianist whose intimate, jazz-inflected delivery made her one of the defining voices of 1970s soul and adult contemporary music. Hits such as "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly with His Song" showcased her ability to blend lush orchestration with understated emotional power. Her work spans classic soul, adult standards, and quiet-storm balladry, earning multiple Grammy Awards and enduring radio play. Flack’s measured phrasing and keyboard-centered arrangements continue to influence generations of vocalists seeking depth over flash.