Lauryn Hill made a surprise appearance and Stevie Wonder performed at a memorial ceremony for Grammy-winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack in New York.

Lauryn Hill made a surprise appearance at Roberta Flack's memorial service, performing alongside Stevie Wonder and Wyclef Jean

As we reported earlier, Roberta Flack, the beloved Grammy-winning singer celebrated for her soulful hits like “Killing Me Softly With His Song” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” passed away on February 24,

Lauryn Hill honored Roberta Flack with resounding rendition of “Killing Me Softly” at her public memorial service on March 9.

An unexpected appearance by Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean was just one of the many riveting moments at the celebration of life honoring the legendary Roberta Flack inside Harlem, New York's Abyssinian Baptist Church on Monday (March 10).

Johnson gives the benediction during a ceremony in celebration of Roberta Flack’s life at The Abyssinian Baptist Church on Monday, March 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) Stevie Wonder performs during a ceremony in celebration of Roberta Flack’s life at The Abyssinian Baptist Church on Monday,

In a fitting tribute to her lasting influence, Roberta Flack’s memorial service featured performances from musicians whom she’d inspired. According to Billboard, both Stevie Wonder, Wyclef Jean, and Ms. Lauryn Hill performed at the acclaimed singer’s celebration of life on Monday (March 10) at Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York.

Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning icon whose soulful ballads captivated generations, will be honored with a public memorial service on Monday in New York City. Here's how to watch.