The Sistering (Nnenna Freelon, Lois DeLoatch, Kate McGarry and Lenora Zenzalai Helm) captures the pure magic that unfolds when four accomplished jazz artists come together to uplift and inspire one another—on and off the stage. This in-the-making collection features eleven powerful compositions: two penned by each artist, two co-written, and one imaginative reworking of a beloved jazz standard. Though still in progress, the music already reveals a beautifully interconnected journey through themes of family, love, loss, and badassery—rendering the project both a memoir and a cultural mirror.

Infused with soul, folk, funk, and spoken word, The Sistering ventures across wide musical terrain, with improvisation at its heart. Song titles like “Combat Boots and Glass Slippers” by Lenora, “Circle” by Kate, “Follow the Stream” by Lois, and “A Brother Just Like You” by Nnenna hint at the emotional depth and narrative spirit behind the music. As it continues to take shape, the project stands as a vibrant testament to the power of creative alliance—and it needs the support of those who love (and will come to love) the group and their music to be fully realized.