In short
The artists most similar to Mavis Staples are Hozier, The Staple Singers, Ben Harper, Sharon Jones and the Dap‐Kings and Etta James, from the same soul and gospel circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Mavis Staples?
The artists most similar to Mavis Staples are Hozier, The Staple Singers, Ben Harper, Sharon Jones and the Dap‐Kings and Etta James, from the same soul and gospel circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Mavis Staples?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Hozier, The Staple Singers, Sharon Jones and the Dap‐Kings, Etta James, Jeff Tweedy and Radiohead have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Mavis Staples" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Mavis Staples?
Mavis Staples is usually associated with soul and gospel (artist · US · born 1939), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.