In short
The artists most similar to Isaac Hayes are Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Bernard Herrmann, Curtis Mayfield and Nancy Sinatra, from the same funk, soul and smooth soul circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Isaac Hayes?
The artists most similar to Isaac Hayes are Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Bernard Herrmann, Curtis Mayfield and Nancy Sinatra, from the same funk, soul and smooth 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 Isaac Hayes?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: James Brown, Johnny Cash and The O’Jays have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Isaac Hayes" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Isaac Hayes?
Isaac Hayes is usually associated with funk, soul, smooth soul and disco (artist · US · born 1942), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.