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THE multi-Grammy award-winner Roberta Flack has passed away at 88.
Her approach and sound were a unique combination of soul, folk, rhythm and blues, jazz, pop and musicianship, and arranging skills so broad she had had a lasting impact on future artists.
Her sustained career laid a foundation for pop and neosoul artists Alicia Keys, Erykah Badu, Solange, J Dilla, Flying Lotus and D’Angelo.
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