In short
The artists most similar to Esther Phillips are Etta James, Dinah Washington, Bill Withers, Solomon Burke and Gladys Knight & the Pips, from the same country soul, disco and funk 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 Esther Phillips?
The artists most similar to Esther Phillips are Etta James, Dinah Washington, Bill Withers, Solomon Burke and Gladys Knight & the Pips, from the same country soul, disco and funk circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Esther Phillips?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Etta James have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Esther Phillips" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Esther Phillips?
Esther Phillips is usually associated with country soul, disco, funk and r&b (artist · US · born 1935), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 1 November 2026.