Artists similar to
John Dowland
English Renaissance composer, lutenist, and singer
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The artists most similar to John Dowland are Robert Spencer, Rosemary Hardy, [anonymous], William Byrd and Robert Johnson, from the same baroque, classical and renaissance circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to John Dowland?
The artists most similar to John Dowland are Robert Spencer, Rosemary Hardy, [anonymous], William Byrd and Robert Johnson, from the same baroque, classical and renaissance circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like John Dowland?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Chick Corea have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like John Dowland" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is John Dowland?
John Dowland is usually associated with baroque, classical and renaissance (artist · GB · born 1563), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.