In short
The artists most similar to Marvin Gaye are Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The Beatles and The Jacksons, from the same soul, funk and motown 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 Marvin Gaye?
The artists most similar to Marvin Gaye are Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, The Beatles and The Jacksons, from the same soul, funk and motown circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Marvin Gaye?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Four Tops and James Brown have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Marvin Gaye" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Marvin Gaye?
Marvin Gaye is usually associated with soul, funk, motown and smooth soul (artist · US · born 1939), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 25 October 2026.