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Photo Flashback : Memories of Roberta Flack performing in Jamaica

Published:Friday | March 7, 2025 | 7:28 AM
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American singer Roberta Flack, wearing a stunning layered chiffon gown of black, pink, and peach, thrills the audience on Sunday, May 22, 1977, at the JAMAL Benefit concert held at the National Stadium, with “killing me softly”, her million seller 45 which was done here in Jamaica.
Roberta Flack was in command during her near two-hour performance at King’s House on Sunday night, January 28, 1996.
American superstar Roberta Flack and Dennis Collins in an ecstatic mood at a concert on the lawns of King's House in January 1996.
American rhythm and blues legend Roberta Flack was in fine form in concert on Sunday, January 28, 1996 at King’s House where she performed before an appreciative house that included (from left) Rae Barrett of Radobar Holding Limited, promoters of the show; Governor General Sir Howard Cooke, Lady Cooke, and Kenny Benjamin of Guardsman Limited.
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Grammy-winning songstress Roberta Flack touched Jamaica with her timeless voice and heartfelt melodies. Known for classics like Killing Me Softly with His Song and The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Flack’s performances were always unforgettable.