Roberta Flack

Roberta Flack

artist United States

Roberta Flack was a legendary American singer and songwriter, known for her soulful voice and timeless hits such as 'Killing Me Softly With His Song' and 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.' Born in 1937 in Black Mountain, North Carolina, she began her musical journey at a young age, ultimately earning a scholarship to Howard University. Flack's unique blend of genres, including soul, jazz, and R&B, allowed her to create a lasting impact on the music industry, earning multiple Grammy Awards and influencing countless artists. Her artistry transcended boundaries, making her one of the most celebrated figures in American music history.

Born on Feb 10, 1937 (88 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.04%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,190,940
Power
36,144$
Sentiment
8.34
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 5 7.80 0.09% +0% 331,002,651 304,286 $21,000,000 19,305$
United Kingdom 4 7.50 0.11% +0% 67,886,011 73,529 $2,700,000 2,924$
Sweden 4 8.00 0.17% +0% 10,099,265 17,205 $530,000 903$
Jamaica 3 9.00 0.27% +0% 2,961,167 8,091 $15,000 41$
Denmark 3 7.67 0.16% +0% 5,792,202 9,150 $350,000 553$
Bulgaria 3 8.33 0.24% +0% 6,948,445 16,879 $69,000 168$
Canada 2 9.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 32,455 $1,700,000 1,452$
Guatemala 2 6.00 0.14% +0% 17,915,568 24,408 $82,000 112$
Germany 2 9.00 0.10% +0% 83,783,942 80,138 $3,845,000 3,678$
Austria 2 5.00 0.06% +0% 9,006,398 5,541 $450,000 277$
Russia 2 9.00 0.05% +0% 144,104,080 64,912 $1,500,000 676$
Ireland 2 9.00 0.09% +0% 5,030,000 4,759 $5,100 5$
Costa Rica 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 5,094,118 3,178 $62,000 39$
Dominican Republic 1 9.00 0.07% +0% 10,847,910 7,445 $89,000 61$
Honduras 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 9,904,608 6,229 $25,000 16$
Nicaragua 1 7.00 0.20% +0% 6,624,554 12,964 $14,000 27$
Brazil 1 9.00 0.05% +0% 211,049,527 112,680 $1,500,000 801$
Argentina 1 9.00 0.04% +0% 45,195,774 18,998 $450,000 189$
Colombia 1 9.00 0.04% +0% 50,882,884 21,442 $350,000 147$
Venezuela 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 28,435,943 18,078 $48,000 31$
Uruguay 1 9.00 0.07% +0% 3,473,730 2,308 $54,000 36$
Ecuador 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 17,643,060 7,634 $108,000 47$
Bolivia 1 9.00 0.07% +0% 11,673,021 8,290 $40,000 28$
France 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 65,273,511 32,218 $2,700,000 1,333$
Italy 1 9.00 0.03% +0% 60,461,826 19,435 $2,000,000 643$
Switzerland 1 7.00 0.07% +0% 8,654,622 6,112 $700,000 494$
Greece 1 9.00 0.04% +0% 10,423,054 4,265 $190,000 78$
Czech Republic 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 10,708,981 3,781 $245,000 87$
Romania 1 9.00 0.04% +0% 19,237,691 7,622 $250,000 99$
Luxembourg 1 9.00 0.11% +0% 625,978 718 $73,000 84$
Estonia 1 9.00 0.03% +0% 1,326,539 390 $31,000 9$
Lithuania 1 9.00 0.03% +0% 2,722,289 886 $54,000 18$
Serbia 1 9.00 0.03% +0% 8,737,371 2,695 $55,000 17$
Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 9.00 0.04% +0% 3,280,815 1,306 $19,000 8$
Iceland 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 341,243 279 $24,000 20$
Liechtenstein 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 38,137 14 $6,900 3$
Malaysia 1 7.00 0.12% +0% 32,365,999 37,855 $364,000 426$
Israel 1 9.00 0.05% +0% 9,216,900 4,435 $400,000 192$
Vietnam 1 9.00 0.05% +0% 97,338,583 45,613 $340,000 159$
Ghana 1 7.00 0.16% +0% 31,072,945 50,443 $67,000 109$
Mozambique 1 9.00 0.31% +0% 31,255,435 97,369 $15,000 47$
Australia 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 25,499,884 14,903 $1,380,000 807$
Totals 64 1,541,941,899 1,190,938 $43,900,000 36,149$
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Recent Mentions

Jamaica Jamaica: Roberta Flack is remembered as a Grammy Award-winning R&B legend who had a significant connection with Kapo. 9

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Kapo’s daughter remembers her father and Roberta Flack | Entertainment

Sweden Sweden: Roberta Flack, known for her hit 'Killing me softly with his song', has passed away. 5

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Greece Greece: Roberta Flack was an American singer known for her hit song 'Killing Me Softly With His Song' and had a significant career with many collaborations. 9

Kathimerini: Ερμηνεύτρια με άποψη και φωνή σαν βουτιά σε μετάξι

Ghana Ghana: Roberta Flack, best known for the hits The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Killing Me Softly With His Song, has died at the age of 88. 7

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: 'Killing Me Softly' singer Roberta Flack dies aged 88

Denmark Denmark: Roberta Flack was an American singer who achieved great success with her hit 'Killing Me Softly with His Song'. 9

Politiken: Hun gjorde 'Killing Me Softly with His Song' til et kæmpehit: Roberta Flack er død

Mozambique Mozambique: Roberta Flack is considered one of the greatest artists of all time in soul and R&B music. 9

Jornal Notícias – main daily newspaper in Mozambique: Suavemente calou-se a voz da “Killing me softly with his song”