Not long after her career began to skyrocket in the early '70s, Roberta Flack played at Carnegie Hall - and performed a version of the Beatles' "Here, There and Everywhere." Now, four decades later, the multiple Grammy Award winner has released an entire album of Beatles covers, called Let It Be Roberta: Roberta Flack Sings the Beatles. On this special edition of Soundcheck, Roberta Flack sits down with host John Schaefer to look back at her career - and discuss her latest project.
Robert Sherman Remembered
For Disney fans, the world may seem a little smaller today. Jeff Spurgeon of WQXR joins us to discuss the legacy of the late Disney songwriter Robert Sherman.
Flack on the Fab Four
The year after the Beatles released their final studio album, Roberta Flack’s version of “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” was used in the Clint Eastwood film “Play Misty For Me” – launching a hit single and her singing career. Now, four decades and millions of album sales later, Flack has released an album of Beatles covers called “Let It Be Roberta.” She joins us to talk about it.
Gig Alert: Edmar Castañeda
Colombian jazz harpist Edmar Castañeda celebrates his new album with pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba and saxphonist Miguel Zenón. Download its title song "Double Portion."
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