EW's GRADE
B+

Details Lead Performance: Womack and Womack; Genres: R&B, World

After tracing their roots to the tribe of Zekkariyas in Nigeria, Bobby Womack's brother Cecil and Sam Cooke's daughter Linda celebrate their newfound identity with their five children. In fact, all 11 songs were composed by their elder teenage daughters. With infectious African rhythms, spiritual lyrics, and brooding vocals, the Zekkariyases make a joyful noise.

Originally posted Jun 25, 1993 Published in issue #176-177 Jun 25, 1993 Order article reprints

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