American Soul Robert Fleck, who gained worldwide recognition thanks to hits such as "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly with His Song" died at the age of 88. Her death became known on February 24, when Variety reported with reference to the artist's representative that she had passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.
Robert Fleck was born in 1937 in Black-Mauntin, North Carolina, in a family of musicians, which determined her further path. From early childhood, the Fleck has been immersed in the world of music. Her mother, Irene, was an organist in the church choir, and Robert herself started playing the piano at nine. Already at the age of 15, she joined the University of Howard, becoming one of the youngest students in the history of this educational institution.
After completing Robert Fleck's studies, she began the teacher's career, teaching music, but her true vocation was a scene. In 1969, the singer released her debut album "First Take", which instantly brought her popularity. During her career, the Flek has won numerous awards, including several Grammy awards, and gained a reputation of one of the most influential singers in the Soul genre.
Her song "Killing Me Softly with His Song" became a classic of the musical world, and the album "The FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR Face" entered history as one of the most famous in the genre of Soul. Robert continued to create after gaining popularity, and even in 2012, she released a cover album for The Beatles songs called "Let It Be Roberta".
