The Womack Sisters arrive with a single that hits like a memory you can’t shake. “You Went Away Too Long,” out now on Daptone Records, is a beautifully constructed R&B track that moves through grief, longing, and hard-won confidence with the kind of effortless control that only comes from singers who have lived every note. Listen here.
The track opens with a dark herald of horns, orchestral chimes, and percussion groove before settling into a tender, melancholy first verse. Then the mood shifts. When BG, Zeimani, and Kucha lock into the haunting unison chorus, the vulnerability gives way to something fiercer, 3 women who know exactly what they’re worth and have run out of patience waiting for it.
The Sisters explain the song’s personal weight. “Imagine precious time stolen from your life, slipping away like sand through an hourglass, as your loved ones slowly forget the sound of your laughter. ‘You Went Away Too Long’ is a song about love and life interrupted.”
Produced by Gabriel Roth, aka Bosco Mann, the Daptone co-owner who has been in their corner since 2016, the single follows 2 previous releases that established the trio as one of the most exciting new acts in the Daptone universe. Debut single “I Just Don’t Want You (To Say Goodbye)” is a deeply soulful ballad, while “If You Want Me” showcases their pop-sensible control and uncompromising rawness in equal measure.
The backstory is extraordinary. Kucha, Zeimani, and BG grew up singing behind their parents and their uncle, the legendary Bobby Womack, on stages and in studios across London, Thailand, Amsterdam, Kenya, West Virginia, and the Bahamas. BG carries a direct bloodline to the iconic Sam Cooke, and his uncanny ability to move between pristine pop runs and bluesy gospel growls runs straight through her voice.
As a trio, their 3 distinct voices function as a single instrument. Kucha brings a pure soulful tone with gritty sweetness. Zeimani’s voice is rich, sultry, and capable of moving from a moan to a squall with silky smoothness. BG anchors it all with a range that seems genuinely boundless. Together, they trade leads and blend into harmonies that only sisters can pull off.
This summer, The Womack Sisters support Daptone label-mates Thee Sacred Souls across North American amphitheaters, and on August 14 they open for Al Green at the Hollywood Bowl. Both opportunities feel entirely earned.
Upcoming Dates:
August 14 – Los Angeles, CA, Hollywood Bowl (opening for Al Green)