Roberta Flack was a child piano prodigy | Roberta Flack | American Masters | PBS

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Growing up, Roberta Flack was known as a musical prodigy who "could play anything" on the piano. She grew up in the church, where her mother was an organist, and started studying classical piano repertoire at just nine years old.
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“American Masters: Roberta Flack” follows the music icon from a piano lounge through her rise to stardom. From “First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” to “Killing Me Softly,” Flack’s virtuosity was inseparable from her commitment to civil rights. Detailing her story in her own words, the film features exclusive access to Flack’s archives and interviews with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Peabo Bryson and more. "American Masters: Roberta Flack" premieres nationwide Tuesday January 24 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/americanmasters and the PBS Video App.
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[@lynnallen1315]

Her speaking voice is as rich and delicious as her singing voice.

[@robertjoseph8008]

Since "First Take," Roberta has always been one of my favorite teachers! A student for life....

[@askthetheologian4085]

From 1972 I was in love with Roberta's beautiful voice. Now 51 years later I am in the greatest nostalgic place of time, and give praise to the Almighty God for the gift given to this beautiful woman.

[@CarlosRamos-gx6bv]

Lovely,beautiful,a lady of a talent that I will remember & honor her thru out time,Love You Roberta.!!!💐💝✌️💆

[@kathyjuneart]

It is the different ones who make history. Thank you for your voice, as beautiful and rich as anything Chopin. 💗

[@winbin6418]

That woman was totally beautiful, oh to be such a jewel in the world.

[@abidnessman]

Wow what a gift

[@CatherineSTodd]

"When I played, that's when I felt the presence of God." ~ and that's what music can do. Amen!

[@sams220guy3]

❤ Roberta

[@jennifercuffy801]

♥️

[@CatherineSTodd]

Where is the rest of this fascinating documentary?

[@pearlwhite7157]

PBS

[@kyb83]

What's the Name of the Song at 1:28 Min?