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Roberta Flack

Acting

Born February 10, 1937 · Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA

Died February 24, 2025

Also known as Rubina Flake · Roberta Cleopatra Flack

Biography

Roberta Flack was an American soul singer known for Killing Me Softly With His Song, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.

Awards & recognition

  • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 2020
  • American Music AwardFavorite Soul/R&B Female Artist · 1974
  • Grammy AwardRecord of the Year · 1974
  • Grammy AwardBest Female Pop Vocal Performance · 1974
  • Grammy AwardRecord of the Year · 1973
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  • Grammy AwardBest Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals · 1973
  • Grammy AwardBest R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals · 1972 · nominated

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