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

The biggest stars of the music and political world gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of music icon Roberta Flack on March 10.

Lauryn Hill honored Roberta Flack at her March 11 memorial at Manhattan's Abyssinian Baptist Church, stepping out of her usual privacy.

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,

It wouldn’t be possible for us just to stand by and not participate," Lauryn Hill said at a memorial service for Roberta Flack following the singer's death in February

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).

A public memorial service bursting with music, including performances by Stevie Wonder and a surprise visit by Lauryn Hill, celebrated the life and legacy of Grammy-winning singer and pianist Roberta Flack.

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.