She sang the famous refrain “Le freak, c’est chic” on one of the biggest hits of the disco era and was a sought-after vocalist for many prominent artists.

In a never-published interview from 2013, late disco queen Alfa Anderson talked about the rise, heyday and end of Chic and the band's lasting impact.

Alfa Anderson, who lent her lead vocals to the seminal, Grammy Hall of Fame-inducted Chic track "Le Freak," has died at the age of 78.

Vocalist Alfa Anderson, of the iconic band Chic, has died at age 78. Anderson, who was the lead singer for the band, sang on his tracks such as “Good Times” and “Le Freak.” The singer’s bandmate Nile Rodgers paid tribute to Anderson with a heartfelt post on Instagram.