Roberta Flack - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	February 10, 1937
Age	89
Birthplace	Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius - (see also Roberta Flack's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rat
Generation	Silent Generation
Known For	Grammy-winning artist known for classic songs 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' and 'Killing Me Softly with His Song.'

Intro

Roberta Flack is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist, best known for her smooth and soulful musical style and her string of hit recordings in the 1970s. She gained worldwide fame with her Grammy-winning singles, including 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' and 'Killing Me Softly with His Song.'

Early Life & Background

Roberta Flack was born on February 10, 1937, in Black Mountain, North Carolina, and was raised in Arlington, Virginia. She was a gifted classical piano prodigy as a child and attended Howard University on a music scholarship, where she graduated at the age of 19.

Career Highlights

Won four Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year for 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' (1973) and 'Killing Me Softly with His Song' (1974) [1][2].
Achieved international acclaim with multiple gold albums and chart-topping singles.
Collaborated with Donny Hathaway on successful duets such as 'Where Is the Love.'
Known for her signature blend of jazz, soul, R&B, and pop styles.

Trivia

She was the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in two consecutive years.
Flack was discovered while singing at a Washington, D.C. nightclub by jazz musician Les McCann.
She became a public school teacher before pursuing her music career full-time.

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