Artists similar to
Janis Ian
In short
The artists most similar to Janis Ian are Carole King, Jim Croce, Carly Simon, Don McLean and Harry Nilsson, from the same contemporary folk, folk and folk pop circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Janis Ian?
The artists most similar to Janis Ian are Carole King, Jim Croce, Carly Simon, Don McLean and Harry Nilsson, from the same contemporary folk, folk and folk pop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Janis Ian?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Judy Collins, Françoise Hardy, Johnny Cash and Tom Waits have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Janis Ian" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Janis Ian?
Janis Ian is usually associated with contemporary folk, folk, folk pop and singer-songwriter (artist · US · born 1951), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.