The Green Piano

The Green Piano is a memoir by Roberta Flack that recounts her life from her childhood in North Carolina to her rise to fame in the 1970s as a singer-songwriter. The memoir details her early years as a piano prodigy, her experience as a music teacher, and her successful transition to a recording artist with hits like 'Killing Me Softly' and 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.' It also covers her collaborations with musicians like Donny Hathaway and Aretha Franklin, providing insights into the music industry of the time. Flack discusses her personal life, her struggles with racism and sexism, and her dedication to social justice through her music, creating an inspiring narrative of her life and career.