Wonder was among the artists scheduled to perform during the service at a historic Harlem church, while Sharpton was to deliver the eulogy, according to the memorial program.

“That’s what we call church, y’all,” Johnson said at the close of one choral performance. Organ and piano riffs played ... Take,” wove soul, jazz, flamenco, gospel and folk into one ...

Seats filled quickly. At center, a screen showed a young Flack at the piano and played highlights of her career. Later, it would broadcast music industry legends paying tribute to Flack ...