Roberta Flack Memorial Features Star-Studded Tributes and Performances

Lauryn Hill, Stevie Wonder, and other luminaries honor the late music legend at a public service in Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church.

The memorial service for Roberta Flack, who passed away at 88, was held at Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem and live-streamed online.
Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean made a surprise appearance, performing 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' and 'Killing Me Softly With His Song,' joined by Stevie Wonder on harmonica.
Stevie Wonder delivered a heartfelt tribute and performed 'If It’s Magic' and a song he wrote for Flack, 'I Can See the Sun in Late December.'
Notable speakers and performers included Valerie Simpson, Phylicia Rashad, and Rev. Al Sharpton, who delivered the eulogy, highlighting Flack's impact on music and activism.
Video tributes from Alicia Keys, Kamala Harris, Clive Davis, and others celebrated Flack's groundbreaking career and enduring legacy.