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The artists most similar to Hugh Masekela are Astrud Gilberto, Jimmy Smith, Willie Bobo, Miriam Makeba and Shirley Horn, from the same jazz, soul jazz and afrobeat 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 Hugh Masekela?
The artists most similar to Hugh Masekela are Astrud Gilberto, Jimmy Smith, Willie Bobo, Miriam Makeba and Shirley Horn, from the same jazz, soul jazz and afrobeat circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Hugh Masekela?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Miriam Makeba, Tony Allen, Archie Shepp, Fela Kuti, Manu Dibango and Ebo Taylor have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Hugh Masekela" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Hugh Masekela?
Hugh Masekela is usually associated with jazz, soul jazz and afrobeat (artist · ZA · born 1939), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.