In short
The artists most similar to Aretha Franklin are Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, The Beatles and The Beach Boys, from the same soul, gospel and deep soul circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Aretha Franklin?
The artists most similar to Aretha Franklin are Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, The Beatles and The Beach Boys, from the same soul, gospel and deep soul circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Aretha Franklin?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: James Brown, Nina Simone, Etta James and Four Tops have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Aretha Franklin" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Aretha Franklin?
Aretha Franklin is usually associated with soul, gospel, deep soul and southern soul (artist · US · born 1942), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 1 November 2026.