May 30, 2009 | Stabroek News
Over 200 songs could be affected by music ban
More than 200 songs, including titles by Bob Marley, Byron Lee, Mutabaruka, Morgan Heritage, Roberta Flack, Diana Ross and The O'Jays stand to be blacklisted by the Broadcasting Commission if the regulator doesn't review its directive as to what is suitable to be aired on public radio and television.
Chasing her own Pavement to Success
When you first hear Adele sing, it's hard to imagine she is only 21 years old, because at times, the British singer sounds like she's lived way beyond her years.
Lauryn Hill to Headline Stockholm Jazz Festival
"Killing me softlyyyyyyy, with his song. . . ." In 1996, there was no way to escape this chorus from The Fugees' cover of Roberta Flack's 1973 smash.
Stern Grove Festival '09 summer series sizzles with Roberta Flack, Joan Baez and Les Nubians
May 1, 1:07 AM Add a Comment Feed The Stern Grove Festival depends on your donations! Yeah, It's going to be one hot summer.
Child of Chinmoy ministry blasts 'cult' in new book
Book author Jayanti Tamm with Guru Sri Chinmoy. A former devotee born into Indian spiritual leader Sri Chinmoy's ministry has written a scathing memoir about her life growing up in the Queens-based religious group.
NewFlack, Clarke, Brubeck to head Jazz Fest lineup
Roberta Flack, Stanley Clarke, Dave Brubeck and Marcus Roberts are some of the performers scheduled to play at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival next month.
To everybody else, Nina Simone was 'The High Priestess of Soul.' But to Lisa Simone Kelly, she was Mommy.
Hartt School Names Aaron A. Flagg New Dean
Dr. Aaron Flagg has been named dean of the Hartt School. Aaron A. Flagg, executive director of the Music Conservatory of Westchester the last four years, is the new dean of the Hartt School of the University of Hartford , university officials announced Wednesday.
Colbie Caillat's Insight Into Her MySpace Success
For the tall, beautiful, 24-year-old Colbie Caillat , the road to stardom seemed to open effortlessly for her.
The perils of high expectations
Expectations are everything. I had marvellous expectations for a few shows I've been to lately but was let down badly.
Your Reviews of Roberta Flack at the Civic Theatre
Jonny Love's performance was boring to say the least. Little variation in tone and volume and strumming constantly vigorous.
Review: Roberta Flack live in concert
Multi-Grammy awarded Jazz, Soul and R&B legend Roberta Flack is currently touring New Zealand.
On this date four years ago, in 2005, Prime Minister Paul Martin became the first sitting prime minister to appear in public at an inquiry since 1873.
Brooklyn Today: Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Good morning. Today is the 41st day of the year. On this day in 1949, Brooklynite Arthur Miller's dramatic masterpiece Death of a Salesman opened on Broadway.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press
Actor Robert Wagner is 79. Singer Roberta Flack is 72. Actress Elizabeth Banks is 35.
India.Arie, 'Testimony: Vol. 2. Love & Politics'
Some music transforms when it goes from background accompaniment to front-and-center entertainment.
Still thrilling us softly with her songs
FOR a soul, jazz and R&B legend, Roberta Flack did a lot of apologising in Sydney yesterday.
See some of the biggest names in music and who their unlikely twins are - it's like looking into a mirror! See the strange pics.
Roberta Flack Concert Tickets Selling Fast In NZ
Tuesday, 20 January 2009, 4:54 pm Press Release: Pacific Entertainment Pacific Entertainment presents multi-Grammy awarded Jazz, Soul and R&B legend Ms Roberta Flack and her band, for concerts in Auckland, ...
Lorraine Ellison and Roberta Flack: Going Epic
From Best of Loma Records Folks are often surprised when I admit to having heard certain songs "for the first time," as if my work as a critic, DJ and fan somehow equals omniscience over all things soul.