In short
The artists most similar to Kool & the Gang are Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Al Green and Marvin Gaye, from the same funk, disco and jazz 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 Kool & the Gang?
The artists most similar to Kool & the Gang are Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Al Green and Marvin Gaye, from the same funk, disco and 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 Kool & the Gang?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: James Brown have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Kool & the Gang" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Kool & the Gang?
Kool & the Gang is usually associated with funk, disco, jazz and jazz-funk (group · US · active since 1964), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.