HEART SPOKEN: And we thought the times they were a- changing Nov 18, 2009
Unpacking a box of 33 rpm records, I line up a selection of albums by the Lettermen, Roberta Flack, Dionne Warwick, Joan Baez, Judy Collins, The Carpenters, Simon and Garfunkel, and Carole King. That evening we begin what would become a nightly ritual, listening and sometimes singing softly to refrains like When I fall in love and What the world needs now is love and, after the experience of heartbreak, I ll never fall in love again. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Buffy Sainte-Marie talks about life, her new CD Oct 17, 2009
Little-known fact: "Until It's Time for You to Go," one of her compositions, has been covered by a diverse lot; Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops, Cher, Roberta Flack, Bobby Darin. Missions accomplished: Wrote "Universal Soldier" in 1964 in support of wounded soldiers returning from Vietnam who were snubbed by the government, a hit for singer Donovan in the folk-music era; active supporter of the Baha'i faith; Native American social activist;... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Brownstown Arts Committee presenting concert series Oct 15, 2009
Olivia has a rich deep voice that sounds a lot like Roberta Flack or Aretha Franklin. Tickets for this concert and future Brownstown Arts Committee concerts will be available at the Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, at Family Drug Store in Brownstown, from committee members, and at the door. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Backpacks from a linebacker Sep 16, 2009
Past performers at the black-tie event include Lalah Hathaway, Roberta Flack, and George Benson. Film role up for bids Kevin James, Donnie Wahlberg, and you together on the big screen. (Boston Globe)
Rollin on the River starts Friday Aug 13, 2009
Their duet set includes songs from Buck Owens, Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Roberta Flack and Hank Williams. Other free tent entertainment starting at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday will include a harmonica clinic and Raeanns School of Dance. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Tallan Noble Latz is Stevie Ray Vaughn reincarnated Jul 18, 2009
This 26-year-old women astounded the audience with her rendition of "Killing Me Softly" by Roberta Flack. Even Piers Morgan said that it was quite unique and gave his "yes" vote. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Who, what and why: senators reveal presents Jun 25, 2009
HELEN COONAN: tickets to Roberta Flack (pictured), Mozart Requiem concert and other operas. ERIC ABETZ: beverages, perfumes and fish from a constituent. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Summer Concert Guide Jun 16, 2009
Stern Grove Festival: Roberta Flack, Joan Baez, Les Nubians, Lyrics Born Review, Kailash Kher, San Francisco Opera, others ... The annual free outdoor Sunday concert series returns with a performance by Grammy-winning R Roberta Flack and runs through the summer with a diverse lineup that takes in hip-hop, Bollywood and Italian opera. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Where Are Those '90s Artists Now? (Don't Go There!) Jun 1, 2009
They won two Grammys and turned a new generation on to Roberta Flack with their cover of "Killing Me Softly with His Song." Like so many bands that rise so quickly, the Fugees crashed and burned just as fast. They all went on to varying degrees of solo success and solo strangeness. (Fox News)
Holiday weekend coming, rain or shine May 22, 2009
All That Free Jazz: Want to see musical legends such as Dave Brubeck, Roberta Flack and Chris Botti. For free. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Konotey Ahulu at the Caribbean Centre May 15, 2009
Ray Charles, Steve Wonder, James Brown, Louis Armstrong , Count Basie , George Benson , Brook Benton , Church Berry , Fats Domino, Billy Eckstine, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, Al Green to mention a few and all the great American musicians. His answer is that they all have at least 3 things in common beginning with the letters A, G, and M which he interprets as AFRICA, GENIUS, and MUSIC. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Trekkie filmmakers, Stern Grove lineup May 5, 2009
Roberta Flack opens Stern Grove. Roberta Flack, Joan Baez and Bollywood star Kailash Kher will be among the headliners for the 72nd season of the Stern Grove Festival. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Letters to Sunday Datebook May 4, 2009
Jeff Buckley and Roberta Flack were no-brainers, but much of the rest was a huge reach for the esoteric. Conspiracy of Beards covering Cohen is akin to the Darkstar Orchestra covering the Dead: It's what they do. (San Francisco Chronicle)
5 family-friendly music festivals May 2, 2009
Roberta Flack and Dave Brubeck are the classic jazz headliners, but there s also Dr. John, the B.B. King All Star Band, the Stanley Clarke Trio and Bill Frisell s 858 Quartet. Admission: Performances are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Ruthie Foster's perfect pitch Apr 28, 2009
Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Phoebe Snow," she says. "Phoebe Snow's Poetry Man was the first album I ever owned. I am humbled by the comparison. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Worthy Versions Apr 12, 2009
Roberta Flack, "Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye" ... Where to find it: Roberta Flack, "First Take" (1969). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Chinmoy Cult Was A Real Zoo Apr 12, 2009
But the Herculean guru loved celebrities, and one of his favorite stunts was lifting over his head such notables as Richard Gere, Sting, Eddie Murphy, Susan Sarandon, Roberta Flack, Yoko Ono, Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Muhammad Ali and Jesse Jackson. Chinmoy, who died in 2007 at age 76, was accused by a number of former followers of sexual misconduct, although he denied the charges. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Snatch & Serve Apr 6, 2009
A WRITER who's the goddaughter of Roberta Flack is persona non grata at The Plumm after swiping stuff from two models hanging out at the club with Damon Dash. Magazine scribe Aishah Roberts, 29, grabbed wallets belonging to sisters Kindall and Alaina Almond from a pile of coats on Feb. 15. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Jazz trumpeter Flagg named dean of Hartt music school Mar 28, 2009
(AP) Aaron Flagg, a jazz trumpeter who has played with Wynton Marsalis and recorded with Roberta Flack, has been named the dean of the 89-year-old Hartt School in Connecticut. The 39-year-old Flagg is executive director of the Music Conservatory of Westchester in White Plains, N.Y., and has served on the faculty at the Juilliard School. (USA Today -- News)
Rudolphs to be honored at Cohen Hillel Gala Mar 14, 2009
Starting with the success of the first Gala in 1988, a sold-out performance of Peter, Paul & Mary, the Gala has featured a variety of celebrity entertainment, including Roberta Flack, Bill Cosby, Joel Grey and Mandy Patinkin. Gala events have also been held in conjunction with performances of Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Wicked and The Producers. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Getting ready for U2 Mar 12, 2009
"It's cultural, we do that in Scotland." McMullan, by the way, is studying performance and song writing this year at Berklee, where she's enjoyed working with "Steely Dan" touring singer Carolyn Leonhart and Gabrielle Goodman, who's worked with Chaka Khan and Roberta Flack. "If you're going back to study, you want to do it in style," she joked. (Boston Globe)
Sonic Spotlight: Karen Gordon Feb 26, 2009
influences: Roberta Flack, Shirley Horn. PRE-SHOW RITUAL: "Just listening to music and just sitting quietly, reflecting, drinking wine.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Music: Roberta Flack Feb 8, 2009
Roberta Flack - Gig Reviews - Music - Entertainment - smh ... Before talking to Roberta Flack, the interviewer is compelled to promise not to ask or mention certain things in both the interview and the subsequent article (an easy demand which has no impact on the end result) and to submit "two or three questions" to her management ... So, what about the famous Roberta Flack duets. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Stay in touch Feb 8, 2009
Catching up with Roberta Flack takes some patience but the rewards are great. Judi Dench stars in a period drama with plenty of romance and scandal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
MORE GIG PREVIEWS Feb 8, 2009
Catching up with Roberta Flack takes some patience but the rewards are great. There are guitar hereos and then there is Jeff Beck. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
