The legendary Roberta Flack was laid to relaxation on Monday (March 10) in New York throughout a public memorial service that featured phrases from the Rev. Al Sharpton and different notable figures. Stevie Surprise was available for a transferring tribute, together with a shock look from Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean.
Roberta Flack handed away on Feb. 24, sparking a number of responses from entertainers and music lovers from around the globe on social media. Flack’s affect and towering legacy had been talked about a number of instances all through the service, and Rev. Sharpton artfully illustrated the vocalist’s significance in Black music tradition, as reported by the Related Press.
The outlet added in its reporting that Stevie Surprise was a scheduled performer, and different performers, corresponding to Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson fame, took to the stage. Phylicia Rashad, who shared that she first encountered Flack as a younger vocalist whereas attending Howard College, remarked how arresting the singer’s voice was then.
There have been additionally video tributes delivered by Clive Davis, Dionne Warwick, India.Arie, and Alicia Keys, together with remarks delivered by many in attendance in honor of Flack and her lasting legacy.
The looks of Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean was not on the docket, and Hill delivered a speech citing Flack’s affect on her life.
“I like Ms. Roberta Flack,” Hill mentioned throughout a speech. “Roberta Flack is legend.”
Hill carried out a rendition of “The First Time I Ever Noticed Your Face” after which launched into the Fugees’ award-winning cowl of “Killing Me Softly With His Tune,” with Surprise becoming a member of on harmonica and Jean on guitar. Surprise then took to the stage and carried out “If It’s Magic” alongside a harpist. Surprise then went to the piano and carried out “I Can See the Solar in Late December,” a tune he wrote for Flack.
Roberta Flack was 88 on the time of her passing.
Watch the memorial service in full under.
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