In short
The artists most similar to Curtis Mayfield are Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Al Green and Otis Redding, from the same soul, funk and chicago soul circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Curtis Mayfield?
The artists most similar to Curtis Mayfield are Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Al Green and Otis Redding, from the same soul, funk and chicago 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 Curtis Mayfield?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: James Brown, The O’Jays and Four Tops have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Curtis Mayfield" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Curtis Mayfield?
Curtis Mayfield is usually associated with soul, funk, chicago soul and r&b (artist · US · born 1942), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 27 October 2026.