In short
The artists most similar to Helen Humes are Dinah Washington, Anita O’Day, Bessie Smith, Helen Merrill and Mildred Bailey, from the same jazz and vocal jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Helen Humes?
The artists most similar to Helen Humes are Dinah Washington, Anita O’Day, Bessie Smith, Helen Merrill and Mildred Bailey, 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 Helen Humes?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Etta James and Lightnin’ Hopkins have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Helen Humes" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Helen Humes?
Helen Humes is usually associated with jazz and vocal jazz (artist · US · born 1913), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.