Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack is an American singer and pianist who rose to prominence in the early 1970s with soul ballads known for their intimate, understated delivery.
Her hits include "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face." She became the first artist to win the Grammy for Record of the Year in consecutive years.
Vocal music performer
- songwriterOne who composes music
- musicianOne who performs melodies
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- pianistOne who plays piano
performer · Grammy · icon · legend · pioneer · entertainer · composer · arranger
Enthusiastic public approval
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- awardsFormal honors bestowed
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- tributeOffering of respect
influence · icon · trailblazer · inspiration · Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · lifetime achievement · classic · timeless
Postwar Black popular music
- gospelSacred choral tradition
- jazzImprovisational American music genre
- MotownDetroit's soulful moniker
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
soulful · emotion · feeling · passion · warmth · intimacy · tenderness · depth
singer
Vocal music performer
- songwriterOne who composes music
- musicianOne who performs melodies
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
pianist · performer · Grammy · icon · legend · pioneer · entertainer · composer · arranger · collaborator
acclaim
Enthusiastic public approval
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- awardsFormal honors bestowed
- honorsRecognition for achievement
tribute · influence · icon · trailblazer · inspiration · Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · lifetime achievement · classic · timeless · enduring
rhythm and blues
Postwar Black popular music
- gospelSacred choral tradition
- jazzImprovisational American music genre
- MotownDetroit's soulful moniker
groove · soulful · emotion · feeling · passion · warmth · intimacy · tenderness · depth · expression
Jesse
Hebrew-origin masculine name
hit · single · chart-topper · classic · standard · cover · recording · album
contralto
Lowest female vocal range
- timbreSound's distinctive character
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
- toneQuality of sound
pitch · vibrato · range · silky · velvety · intimate · expressive · nuanced · controlled · warm
- Female SingersAdele, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Celine Dion, Cher
- North CaroliniansAndrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson, James K. Polk, Billy Graham, Michael Jordan
Roberta FlackSid Vicious
Johnny Rotten · Iggy Pop · Ted Nugent · Metallica · Keith Moon
Roberta FlackJanis Joplin
Sid Vicious · James Brown · Little Richard · Tom Waits · Axl Rose
Roberta FlackKid Rock
Detroit genre-blending musician
Lynyrd Skynyrd · Toby Keith · Charlie Daniels · outlaw country · honky-tonk