There are some new artists who sound unmistakably modern—and then there are artists who make you stop and wonder whether you somehow stumbled across a forgotten record from 1972.
The Womack Sisters are very much in that second category.
Made up of sisters BG, Zeimani and Kucha Womack, the Los Angeles-based vocal trio is attracting growing attention for a sound steeped in classic soul, gospel, Motown-era harmonies and old-school R&B. But while plenty of contemporary singers deliberately try to recreate the sound of the past, with The Womack Sisters it feels remarkably natural.
Considering their family tree, perhaps it should.
Soul Music Is Literally in Their Blood
The Womack Sisters are the daughters of Cecil Womack and Linda Womack, better known together as the acclaimed musical duo Womack & Womack.
Cecil Womack came from the legendary Womack musical family and was the brother of soul great Bobby Womack. He was also an accomplished songwriter whose credits included songs recorded by artists such as Teddy Pendergrass, The O'Jays, The Four Tops and Patti LaBelle.
Their mother, Linda Womack, brought another extraordinary musical bloodline into the family.
She was the daughter of Sam Cooke.
That makes BG, Zeimani and Kucha the granddaughters of Sam Cooke, daughters of Womack & Womack and nieces of Bobby Womack.
Frankly, if these women didn't know how to sing, it would almost be statistically impossible.
Music surrounded them from childhood. The sisters grew up traveling internationally with their musical family, spending time in recording studios and on stages and absorbing the traditions of soul, gospel and R&B long before they began seriously establishing themselves as artists in their own right.
That Wonderful Throwback Sound
One of the most appealing things about The Womack Sisters is that their music doesn't merely imitate classic soul—it seems to understand it.
Listen to their harmonies and you can hear echoes of the great female vocal groups of the 1960s and '70s, along with gospel, Southern soul and the sophisticated R&B associated with labels such as Motown, Stax and Philadelphia International.
But there is also something very contemporary happening underneath it.
The production may be warm and vintage-inspired, but the lyrics, personalities and perspectives belong to three women living very much in the present day. That combination prevents the music from becoming a nostalgia act.
They aren't trying to pretend it's 1968.
They're asking what soul music might sound like if that tradition had simply kept evolving.
"If I Let You" Is Getting People Talking
One of the songs currently generating the most attention for the trio is "If I Let You."
The track has experienced a significant surge in attention on social media, where its beautifully blended vocals and unmistakably old-school soul atmosphere have introduced The Womack Sisters to a much larger audience.
And some very famous listeners have apparently noticed.
The song has received support from artists and musicians including SZA, Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, Erykah Badu, Questlove and Ghostface Killah.
That's quite a collection of endorsements.
"If I Let You" is also an excellent introduction to what makes the sisters special. Their voices have distinct personalities individually, but when they come together, they create the kind of tight family harmony that is extremely difficult to manufacture.
"Chauffeur" Brings Vintage Soul Into Modern Life
Another standout is "Chauffeur," a wonderfully soulful track with a surprisingly contemporary story behind it.
The song was inspired by the sisters' own experiences working as rideshare drivers while trying to support themselves and continue pursuing music.
It's almost the perfect illustration of their artistic identity: a song that could sonically feel at home several decades ago telling a story firmly rooted in modern life.
Other notable recordings from the trio include "You Went Away Too Long," "If You Want Me," "I Just Don't Want You (To Say Goodbye)," "Just Another Day," "Darling," "Lost for Words" and the wonderfully feisty "Blocked."
Their earlier Legacy EP (Amazon and iTunes) also included a particularly appropriate recording of "A Change Is Gonna Come," forever associated with their grandfather Sam Cooke.
A New Home at Daptone Records
Perhaps the best possible development for The Womack Sisters was finding a home with Daptone Records, a label famous for keeping traditional soul and funk alive without turning the music into a museum piece.
Daptone has been associated with artists including Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Charles Bradley and newer soul performers carrying that tradition forward.
The partnership makes tremendous sense.
The sisters worked with Daptone co-founder Bosco Mann, allowing their natural harmonies and soul influences to become the center of the music rather than attempting to reshape themselves to fit whatever happens to be dominating contemporary pop radio.
That decision appears to be paying off.
Their Debut Album Is Coming
The Womack Sisters are now preparing for perhaps their biggest moment yet.
Their self-titled debut album, The Womack Sisters, is scheduled for release on August 14, 2026 (Amazon and iTunes), through Daptone Records.
The album contains 11 tracks and follows the growing attention surrounding songs such as "Chauffeur" and "If I Let You."
It's worth noting that when we call these songs "hits," we're not necessarily talking about traditional Billboard Top 40 hits—at least not yet. Their current success is better described as breakout soul records gaining streaming, social-media and industry attention, with "If I Let You" and "Chauffeur" currently leading that charge.
And that may only be the beginning.
The Womack Legacy Continues
The easiest thing would be to introduce The Womack Sisters simply as Sam Cooke's granddaughters or members of the Womack musical dynasty.
Their heritage certainly matters. You can hear generations of soul music inside those harmonies.
But heritage can only get an artist through the door.
The voices have to do the rest.
BG, Zeimani and Kucha Womack have those voices.
At a time when so much popular music is built around electronic production, vocal effects and carefully constructed digital perfection, there is something refreshing about hearing three sisters simply sing—trading leads, answering one another and locking into gorgeous harmonies that feel simultaneously familiar and new.
If you've been wondering whatever happened to that warm, emotional sound of classic Motown, gospel and 1970s R&B, apparently it didn't disappear.
It just got passed down through the family.
Songs to Start With
- If I Let You — their current breakout song and a beautiful showcase for their harmonies
- Chauffeur — vintage soul sound with a very modern story
- You Went Away Too Long — another recent release leading into their debut album
- If You Want Me — smooth, old-school R&B
- I Just Don't Want You (To Say Goodbye) — classic soul influences front and center
- Blocked — a more contemporary side of the trio
- A Change Is Gonna Come — a fitting connection to grandfather Sam Cooke
The Womack Sisters share how their legendary family shaped their music
