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Music flows as Stevie Wonder and Lauryn Hill lead tributes at Roberta Flack memorial
Grammy winner, who died last month at 88, remembered at New York service with series of star performers
A star-studded public memorial service was held for the Grammy-winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack with a performance from Stevie Wonder, a surprise visit from Lauryn Hill, and a eulogy by the Rev Al Sharpton. Music greats such as Clive Davis, Dionne Warwick, India Arie, Peabo Bryson and Alicia Keys sent video messages speaking to Flack’s remarkable career. Former vice-president Kamala Harris sent a statement that was read: “Ms Flack broke down barriers, paved paths of opportunity, and fully embodied the words my mother often said to me, ‘You may be the first to do many things, but make sure you are not the last.’ As an activist and Grammy-award winning singer, her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.”
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