In short
The artists most similar to Abbey Lincoln are Dinah Washington, Carmen McRae, Shirley Horn, Betty Carter and Anita O’Day, from the same jazz and vocal jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Abbey Lincoln?
The artists most similar to Abbey Lincoln are Dinah Washington, Carmen McRae, Shirley Horn, Betty Carter and Anita O’Day, from the same jazz and vocal jazz circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Abbey Lincoln?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Cassandra Wilson and Etta James have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Abbey Lincoln" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Abbey Lincoln?
Abbey Lincoln is usually associated with jazz and vocal jazz (artist · US · born 1930), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.