Roberta Flack honored at funeral by Lauryn Hill, Al Sharpton and Stevie Wonder
The music world gathered at New York’s Abyssinian Baptist Church to celebrate the life and mourn the loss of Roberta Flack.
Remembering Roberta Flack: Lauryn Hill, Stevie Wonder, Phylicia Rashad, Al Sharpton, & More Honor Singer At Funeral
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 Honors Roberta Flack With A Soul-Stirring Performance Of ‘Killing Me Softly’ In Harlem
Lauryn Hill honored Roberta Flack with resounding rendition of “Killing Me Softly” at her public memorial service on March 9.
Music flows in Roberta Flack's 'Celebration of Life' memorial with Lauryn Hill and Stevie Wonder
A public memorial service bursting with music, including performances by Stevie Wonder and a surprise visit by Lauryn Hill, celebrated the life and legacy of Grammy-winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack.
Lauryn Hill honors Roberta Flack with powerful tribute
Lauryn Hill honored Roberta Flack at her March 11 memorial at Manhattan's Abyssinian Baptist Church, stepping out of her usual privacy.
Lauryn Hill Makes Appearance at Roberta Flack’s Memorial, Performs Alongside Stevie Wonder
It wouldn’t be possible for us just to stand by and not participate," Lauryn Hill said at a memorial service for Roberta Flack following the singer's death in February
Lauryn Hill and Stevie Wonder delight at Roberta Flack's 'Celebration of Life' memorial
Her “Celebration of Life” memorial was livestreamed at www.RobertaFlack.com and on YouTube. Here are some highlights: Flack's memorial was open to the public at the Abyssinian Baptist Church, a historic Harlem institution. Founded in 1808, it is one of the oldest Black Baptist churches in the U.S.
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Johnson gives the benediction during a ceremony in celebration of Roberta Flack’s life at The Abyssinian Baptist Church on ...
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Remembering Roberta Flack: A ‘Celebration of Life’ at Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church | WATCH
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As people gather later today at New York's Abyssinian Baptist Church to remember famed singer Roberta Flack, we meet the ...