Roberta Flack Honored with Star-Studded Memorial in Harlem

Lauryn Hill, Stevie Wonder, and other luminaries pay tribute to the late music icon at Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York.

A public memorial service for Roberta Flack, who passed away at 88, was held at the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, featuring powerful tributes and performances.
Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean delivered an emotional rendition of 'Killing Me Softly With His Song,' joined by Stevie Wonder on harmonica, who also performed his own tribute songs.
Stevie Wonder, Valerie Simpson, and Lisa Fischer were among the performers who honored Flack's legacy with heartfelt musical contributions.
Video messages and letters from prominent figures, including Kamala Harris, Alicia Keys, and Clive Davis, highlighted Flack's groundbreaking career and activism.
Flack's music has experienced a significant resurgence, with streams and digital sales of her classics like 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' and 'Killing Me Softly With His Song' surging by thousands of percent.