In short
The artists most similar to Ethel Waters are Bessie Smith, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, The Andrews Sisters and Annette Hanshaw, from the same jazz, vocal jazz and swing circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Ethel Waters?
The artists most similar to Ethel Waters are Bessie Smith, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, The Andrews Sisters and Annette Hanshaw, from the same jazz, vocal jazz and swing circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Ethel Waters?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Etta James have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Ethel Waters" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Ethel Waters?
Ethel Waters is usually associated with jazz, vocal jazz and swing (artist · US · born 1896), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.