Roberta Flack

On this episode of The Art of the Story, WBGO's Doug Doyle pays tribute to Roberta Flack, who died February 24, 2025 at the age of 88

The Grammy Award-winning artist and educator had shared an ALS diagnosis in 2022. She was best known for ballads such as "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."

Award-winning vocalist and educator Charenee Wade joined host Angélika Beener to celebrate Roberta Flack on the legendary musician's 86th birthday through a rich discussion of her classic Killing Me Softly LP.