Womack & Womack

WOMACK & WOMACK had massive chart success with TEARDROPS which reached No 3 in the charts in 1988. Other Top 20 hits in the 80’s were LOVE WARS, CELEBRATE THE WORLD. They have in the past toured the UK extensively in concert, appearing at such ‘in’ venues as The Jazz Café and sell-out major venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, London and Wembley Arena. Now in 2009 they are returning to the UK and are available for dates this June through to December.

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In England they have been referred to as the First Royal Family of Soul, as Prince Charles once stated Womack and Womack as one of his all time favourite groups, stating “Love Wars” as his classic favourite.

Zekkariyas (Cecil) Womack and his wife Zeriiya (Linda) had a long history before the release of their first duo album in 1983. Zek began as a gospel-singer with the Womack Brothers including Bobby Womack, the third brother of five.
Zek later became the Valentinos and toured with Sam Cooke in the early ’60s. Linda was Cooke’s daughter. Both Womacks were successful songwriters for such performers as Teddy Pendergrass, Wilson Pickett, and Aretha Franklin prior to hooking up as a performing team.

The Womack family travel the world with their five daughters and two sons, making the statement, through the music they make, it’s a family affair, and believe it keeps the spirit of the family united , no matter what. After selling over several millions of records, and winning Grammy Awards for their songs, after the peak point of “Teardrops” the family returned to their native roots, connected in Nigeria, Egypt, Afrika, the Zekkariyas tribe, and relive again through the fame and status, earned under the pro arts name and business of Womack and Womack.

Womack and Womack songs and sounds have been recorded and used by Sam Cooke, Womack Brothers, the Jackson Five, Jimi Hendricks, Elton John, and Eric Clapton. The Womack Bros group The Valentinos’ original version “It’s All Over Now”, was covered by, and a big hit for The Rolling Stones in the early days.

Generations emerge, the Ejyptsian Queen are daughters BG, Mani, Kucha, Kiiya and Zeniya fulfill the continued music history. They have performed and sung with Womack and Womack since they were kids, and to this day continue to do so as a part of the expanded family group, and as a separate act.

Ejyptsian Queen music was the famous ‘Transfomation’ L.P/c.d. that had a strong impact on Tupac, the legendary hip hop influence. Their songs have been sung also by Mariah Carey and Snoop Dog. They have done extensive work with ‘Darkchild’, Beyonces’ producer. Their new project will be released soon, Via Womack and Womack Signature Labels.

Singles
1983: Love Wars
1984: Baby I’m Scared Of You
1985: Radio M.U.S.C. Man
1985: Strange And Funny
1986: Starbright
1988: Celebrate The World
1988: Conscience
1988: Life’s Just A Ballgame
1988: MPB (Missing Persons Bureau)
1988: Teardrops
1992: Alimony
1991: My Dear (The Letter)
1991: Uptown
1993: Secret Star
Albums
1983: Love Wars
1985: Radio M.U.S.C. Man
1986: Star Bright
1988: Conscience
1991: Family Spirit
1993: Transformation to the House of Zekkariyas
2000: Greatest Hits
2004: The Best of 1984-1993: Strange and Funny