The biggest stars of the music and political world gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of music icon Roberta Flack on March 10.

Lauryn Hill honored Roberta Flack with resounding rendition of “Killing Me Softly” at her public memorial service on March 9.

A public memorial service bursting with music, including planned performances by Stevie Wonder and a surprise one by Lauryn Hill and

Lauryn Hill honored Roberta Flack at her March 11 memorial at Manhattan's Abyssinian Baptist Church, stepping out of her usual privacy.

In a fitting tribute to her lasting influence, Roberta Flack’s memorial service featured performances from musicians whom she’d inspired. According to Billboard, both Stevie Wonder, Wyclef Jean, and Ms. Lauryn Hill performed at the acclaimed singer’s celebration of life on Monday (March 10) at Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York.