Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Stevie Wonder Honor Roberta Flack at Harlem Memorial
The music icons performed heartfelt tributes celebrating the life and legacy of the late R&B legend at the Abyssinian Baptist Church.
- 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.