She died peacefully surrounded by her family.

Roberta broke boundaries and records.

She was also a proud educator.

Roberta Flack performing in 1992

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As an educator, Flack taught music and English, taking posts in North Carolina and Washington.

She performed both as a talented piano player accompanying other singers and performing on her own.

Legendary R&B, soul, and jazz singer Roberta Flack has died at age 88.

Roberta Flack in 1973

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Roberta broke boundaries and records.

She was also a proud educator.

Roberta Flack in 1971

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Roberta Flack on stage during tribute at Loft Party A Night for the Soul for Jazz Foundation of America at Hudson Studios, Manhattan

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