New Audio: The Womack Sisters Share Defiant “You Went Away Too Long”

Rising Los Angeles-based soul trio The Womack Sisters — Kucha, Zeimani and BG — can trace the origins of their careers to their childhood: The trio were singing before they could even walk. They grew up on stages and in studios across the globe, singing behind their parents, as well as their legendary uncle, Bobby Womack. Adding to The Womack Sisters’ remarkable pedigree, their grandfather was the iconic Sam Cooke.

No matter where they called home at the time — London, Thailand, Amsterdam, Kenya, West Virginia, The Bahamas — music and family were always a constant at the center of their lives. Of course, fas the sisters grew up, each with their own respective journeys, experiences and heartaches, they managed to find their own voices and their own path.

Each member of the trio has their own individual vocal, but they playfully trade leads and effortlessly (and perfectly) blend their harmonies in a way that only siblings can.

Back in 2016, a mutual friend introduced The Womack Sisters to Daptone Records co-owner and producer Gabriel Roth, a.k.a. Bosco Mann, who heard them sing and feel quickly and deeply in love with their voices. Shortly after, they went met at Daptone’s Riverside, CA-based Penrose Studios to record their label debut, “If You Want Me“/”I Just Don’t Want You (To Say Goodbye).”

The trio’s latest single “You Went Away Too Long” opens with a broodingly cinematic introductory section featuring shimmering and quivering Rhodes, regal horns and orchestral chimes before quickly shifting to a tender, classic soul-inspired first verse showcasing an achingly melancholic longing of women, who just haven’t been able to forget or get over a lover, who did them wrong. But by the defiant chorus, it’s obvious that the women have the confidence to refuse to wait too long for their due. Life is short and you can’t delay on living the best life you can possibly live.

“This song holds a deep meaning that’s different for each of us,” the trio explains. “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.”

The trio will be embarking on a lengthy North American tour. Tour dates are below. Sadly, there isn’t a New York date yet. But hopefully that will change soon.

The Womack Sisters 2026 Tour Dates

Mar 21 / Santa Ana, CA – Old School Love

Mar 28-29 / Boise, ID – Treefort Music Festival

Apr 23 / Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre^

May 21 / London, UK – Jazz Cafe

May 24 / London, UK – Cross the Tracks

Jul 30-Aug 2 / Happy Valley, OR – Pickathon

Aug 4 / Calgary, ALB – Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium^

Aug 8 / Carnation, WA – Remlinger Farms*

Aug 9 / Vancouver, BC – Freedom Mobile Arch*

Aug 11 / Forest Grove, OR – McMenamins Grand Lodge Concerts at The Grove*

Aug 12 / Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amp*

Aug 14 / Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl~

Aug 15 / Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre*

Aug 16 / Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center at Fresno State*

Aug 18 / Salt Lake City, UT – Beddy’s Plaza at America First Field*

Aug 20 / Denver, CO – Junkyard* 

Aug 21 / Dillon, CO – Dillon Amphitheater* 

Aug 22 / Taos, NM – Red Willow Park* 

Aug 25 / El Paso, TX – El Paso County Coliseum* 

Aug 26 / Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre* 

Aug 28 / San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at PetCo Park*

Sep 10 / San Antonio, TX – Freeman Coliseum*

Sep 11 / Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall* 

Sep 12 / Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory* 

Sep 15 / Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy*

Sep 17 / Vienna, VA – Filene Center at WolfTrap* 

Sep 18 / Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion* 

Sep 20 / Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre* 

Sep 22 / Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion* 

Sep 23 /  Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center*

Sep 26 / Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed Fairgrounds* 

^with Thee Sacred Souls

*The Constellation Tour with Thee Sacred Souls & LA LOM

~with Al Green

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