First Name |
Roberta
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Middle Name |
Cleopatra
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Maiden Name |
Flack
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Full Name at Birth |
Roberta Cleopatra Flack
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Alternative Name |
Rubina Flake, Roberta Cleopatra Flack, Roberta Flack
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Birthday |
10th February, 1937
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Birthplace |
Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA
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Height |
5' 3" (160 cm)
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Weight |
191lbs (87 kg)
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Build |
Large
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Black
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Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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Nationality |
American
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University |
Howard University and graduated with a BA in Music, University of Massachuesetts, MA
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Occupation Text |
Singer-songwriter, musician
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Occupation |
Singer
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Claim to Fame |
her No. 1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song", "Feel Like Makin' Love"; and "Where Is the Love" and "The Closer I Get to You", two of her many duets with Donny Hathaway
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Music Genre (Text) |
Jazz, Adult Contemporary, Folk, R&B, Soul
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Music Genre |
R&B, Piano
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Year(s) Active |
1969–present, 1968–present
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Music Style |
Soul, Quiet Storm, Smooth Soul, Pop/Rock, Soft Rock
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Music Mood |
Soothing, Sophisticated, Intimate, Sensual, Calm/Peaceful, Gentle, Romantic, Sentimental, Sweet, Literate, Stylish, Laid-Back/Mellow, Poignant
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Instrument |
Vocals, Piano
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Piano, Keyboards
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Record Label |
Atlantic (1968-1996), Angel / Capitol (1997), RAS / 429 / Sony/ATV (2011-present), Atlantic (1968–1996), RAS / 429 / Sony/ATV (2011–present)
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Associated Acts |
Donny Hathaway, Peabo Bryson, Maxi Priest
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Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Nancy Seltzer & Associates, Inc., Richard De La Font Agency, Celebrity Talent International, InDemand Talent, Wenig-LaMonica Associates
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Official Websites |
www.nndb.com/people/131/000023062/, www.robertaflack.com/, http://www.robertaflack.com/
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Roberta Cleopatra Flack (born February 10, 1937) is an American singer. She is known for her No. 1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song", "Feel Like Makin' Love"; and "Where Is the Love" and "The Closer I Get to You", two of her many duets with Donny Hathaway. Flack is also noted for her influence on the subgenre of contemporary R&B called quiet storm, along with her interpretations of songs by various songwriters, such as Leonard Cohen and members of the Beatles.