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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Alexis Petridis

‘We crafted it from our hearts’: the Womack Sisters on continuing a great soul music dynasty

Press photo of the three sisters, two in strapless jumpsuits
‘We’re committed’ … the Womack Sisters. Photograph: Rosie Cohe

Backstage at a London festival, on a Sunday afternoon, the Womack Sisters are assembling themselves on a sofa, still clad in the clothes they were wearing on stage a few minutes ago. They look very stylish in their black dresses, tights and high heels, but they are not, it has to be said, dressed appropriately for the weather, which is sweltering. “You don’t feel anything on stage,” says Zeimani with a shrug. “You just feel amazing, like you’re floating.”

“And we’re committed,” nods her sister BG. “You know, we were taught by professionals.”

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