Roberta Flack

Roberta Flack is a renowned soul singer-songwriter born on February 10, 1937 in Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA. She is considered one of the best and most prestigious artists of the golden phase of soul music and has been a strong influence on artists like Erykah Badu. With an impressive career spanning since 1969, she has recorded 16 albums, both solo and in collaboration with other talented musicians.

Flack's soulful voice and powerful lyrics have captivated audiences worldwide. Her smash hit singles "Killing Me Softly," "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," and "Feel Like Makin' Love" are some of her most iconic songs that have left a lasting impact on the music industry.

In addition to her solo work, Flack has also collaborated with notable artists such as Donny Hathaway and Peabo Bryson, recording two albums with each of them. She has contributed to soundtracks including "Bustin Loose" (1981) and performed the title song for the movie "Making Love" (1982), written by Burt Bacharach. Notably, she released a duet with Maxi Priest titled "Set The Night To Music" in 1991.

Throughout her career, Flack has worked with esteemed producers such as Joel Dorn, Arif Mardin, Ralph MacDonald, Eugene McDaniels, Joe Ferla, Joseph Brooks