spinsource
Log in Sign up
My Music Log in Sign up
Roberta Flack

Roberta Flack

adult contemporary music, jazz, rhythm and blues, soul, traditional folk music

United States

Listen

Apple Music Bandcamp Deezer SoundCloud Spotify YouTube

About

Sound in a sentence: "Flack's music pulses with a warm richness, where gentle piano motifs intertwine with her soulful voice, creating a spacious yet intimate atmosphere that invites quiet contemplation."
Roberta Flack reshaped the landscape of adult contemporary music, infusing it with an emotional depth that resonates across generations. Her ability to seamlessly blend jazz nuances with soul-driven narratives led to a new appreciation for lyrical storytelling, elevating the genre beyond mere background sound to a space where introspection and connection thrive.
Roberta Flack reshaped the landscape of adult contemporary music, infusing it with an emotional depth that resonates across generations. Her ability to seamlessly blend jazz nuances with soul-driven narratives led to a new appreciation for lyrical storytelling, elevating the genre beyond mere background sound to a space where introspection and connection thrive. Flack's approach to music is characterized by her meticulous attention to vocal phrasing and rich harmonic structures. Rather than adhering strictly to traditional pop formats, she embraces improvisation and subtle dynamics, allowing each song to breathe and evolve organically. This intentionality creates a listening experience that draws audiences in, encouraging them to linger on each note and lyric. In her songwriting, Flack often explores themes of love, longing, and personal reflection, weaving heartfelt anecdotes with an introspective tone. Her voice carries an authenticity that balances sincerity with moments of vulnerability, inviting listeners into her world while leaving room for their interpretations. The interplay between her emotive delivery and intricate arrangements generates a narrative quality that feels both personal and universal.

Connect

Website Facebook Instagram X

Discography

29 releases • 23 studio • 1969–2008
Type: |

Singles ()

Oasis

Oasis

1988

Tonight I Celebrate My Love / Born to Love

Tonight I Celebrate My Love / Born to Love

1983

Making Love

Making Love

1982

If Ever I See You Again

If Ever I See You Again

1978

Feel Like Makin' Love

Feel Like Makin' Love

1974

Killing Me Softly with His Song / Just Like a Woman

Killing Me Softly with His Song / Just Like a Woman

1973

No releases match the current filters.

Similar Artists

k.d. lang Following

k.d. lang

Shared genres: adult contemporary music, jazz, traditional folk music

Marilyn McCoo Following

Marilyn McCoo

Shared genres: adult contemporary music, rhythm and blues

Christina Aguilera Following

Christina Aguilera

Shared genres: adult contemporary music, jazz, soul

Exposé Following

Exposé

Shared genres: adult contemporary music, rhythm and blues

Thelonious Monk Following

Thelonious Monk

Shared genres: jazz

John Coltrane Following

John Coltrane

Shared genres: jazz

Miles Davis Following

Miles Davis

Shared genres: jazz

Charles Aznavour Following

Charles Aznavour

Shared genres: jazz

Ella Fitzgerald Following

Ella Fitzgerald

Shared genres: jazz, soul

Bob Dylan Following

Bob Dylan

Shared genres: jazz

Charles Mingus Following

Charles Mingus

Shared genres: jazz

Barbra Streisand Following

Barbra Streisand

Shared genres: jazz

Learn More

Wikipedia MusicBrainz Wikidata