Showing posts with label Sam Cooke. Show all posts
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Friday, July 17, 2026

THE WOMACK SISTERS


The Womack Sisters
, the musical group comprised of siblings, BG, Zeimani, and Kucha, are bringing back the sounds of classic soul in their own special way. These ladies have an impressive legacy as they are daughters of Cecil and Linda Womack who were part of the act, Womack & Womack, who were successful singer-songwriters and producers. Their uncle, was the iconic R&B singer, Bobby Womack and their grandfather was the soul and gospel legend, Sam Cooke on their mother's side. With all this talent in their bloodline, it's not much of a surprise that these sisters have the stuff to make some memorable music.

In 2022, the Womack Sisters released a six track EP, the aptly titled, "Legacy" which included their version of Cooke's anthem, "A Change is Gonna Come". Now the trio has signed with the renowned soul preservation label, Daptone Records for their self-titled, debut album due out in August. With Gabriel Roth, the musician and songwriter behind the vintage soul group, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings on production, the sisters utilize their smooth harmonies with a retro girl group sound on the singles, "If I Let You" and "Chauffeur".

Be sure to catch The Womack Sisters on the road beginning next month on The Constellation Tour with Thee Sacred Souls and LA LOM as well as opening for Al Green at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on August 14th.





Saturday, June 18, 2011

BLACK MUSIC MONTH


June is Black Music Month.

It began on June 7, 1979, when President Carter announced that this month was designated to celebrate and honor this important American music.

So, here is just a very small selection of some of the great influencial pioneers in Black Music:

"Them There Eyes" - Billie Holiday (1935)

"Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby?" - Dinah Washington (1958)

"Try Me" - James Brown (1959)

"A Fool In Love" - Ike & Tina Turner (1960)

"A Change Is Gonna Come" - Sam Cooke (1964)

"I'm So Proud" - The Impressions (1964)

"Since I Lost My Baby" - The Temptations (1965)

"This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)" - The Isley Brothers (1966)

"Oh Happy Day" - Edwin Hawkins Singers (1969)

"Respect Yourself" - The Staple Singers (1971)

"I'm Still In Love With You" - Al Green (1972)

"Love Train" - The O'Jays (1973)

"Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe" - Barry White (1974)

"Wake Up Everybody" - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes (1975)

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