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The artists most similar to Makaya McCraven are Brandee Younger, Dezron Douglas, Tomeka Reid, Gil Scott‐Heron and Jeff Parker, from the same jazz, contemporary jazz and nu jazz circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Makaya McCraven?
The artists most similar to Makaya McCraven are Brandee Younger, Dezron Douglas, Tomeka Reid, Gil Scott‐Heron and Jeff Parker, from the same jazz, contemporary jazz and nu 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 Makaya McCraven?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Brandee Younger, Carlos Niño, Miguel Atwood‐Ferguson, The Comet Is Coming, Nubya Garcia and GoGo Penguin have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Makaya McCraven" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Makaya McCraven?
Makaya McCraven is usually associated with jazz, contemporary jazz and nu jazz (artist · US · born 1983), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.