Explore Roberta Flack's deep North Carolina roots, from her Black Mountain birthplace and teaching career in Farmville to her celebrated legacy as a Grammy-winning music icon.
We are sad to report that legendary singer/songwriter Roberta Flack has reportedly passed away at the age of 88. An official statement from her publicist, Elaine Schock, reads, “We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and records. She […]
The first trailer drops for "Luther: Never Too Much," an in-depth look into the life and legacy of late soul singer, Luther Vandross.
Freddie Jackson (67) has been diagnosed with kidney disease, as revealed on social media this afternoon. “I’ve come to a point where I feel I’m ready to talk about a recent chapter in my life,” he continues, “I have been diagnosed with kidney disease.” In the deeply personal video announcement, the ‘You Are […]
Rapper Petey Pablo and late music exec Clarence Avant were named among this year's inductees into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.
We are sad to report that Bobby Caldwell, the singer-songwriter best known for his hit single, “What You Won’t Do For Love,” has died at the age of 71, following a lengthy illness.
The initiative will run through Dec. 4 in Montgomery, Selma, and Birmingham.
Bernard “Nard” Wright, R&B Jazz artist and keyboardist has passed away on May 19, 2022. We are sad to have lost such an influential musical icon at 58. Born in Jamaica, NYC, Wright dominated the R&B and radio industry with his hit song, “Who Do You Love” while he was just 19 years old. Roberta […]
Music icon Roberta Flack is the latest vaccinated and boosted individual to catch a COVID-19 breakthrough infection, and the singer credits the experimental drug cocktails for saving her life. In a statement shared on social media, she said, “I tested in early January and was told, ‘COVID-19 Positive.’ However, the vaccines and booster worked and protected me from severe […]
Philadelphia’s very own, Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and activist, James “Mtume” Forman has reportedly passed away at 76. Mtume was a percussionist who’s music catalog consisted of jazz, contemporary R&B and disco-club songs. Born as James Forman, James added “Mtume” to his stage name, meaning “messenger” in Swahili. James received the name Mtume after […]
On Tuesday (September 21) The Fugees announced a reunion tour to celebrate 25 years of their classic album "The Score."
We’re praying for 81-year-old Roberta Flack. The Killing Me Softly singer was performing last night at the Apollo Theater when she suddenly fell ill and had to cut her set short. Flack was then rushed to a hospital by ambulance, according to TMZ. TMZ reports: Roberta’s rep tells us … the singer’s checked out of the […]
