Artists similar to
Mississippi John Hurt
In short
The artists most similar to Mississippi John Hurt are John Lee Hooker, Robert Johnson, Lead Belly, Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf, from the same country blues, blues and folk circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Mississippi John Hurt?
The artists most similar to Mississippi John Hurt are John Lee Hooker, Robert Johnson, Lead Belly, Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf, from the same country blues, blues and folk circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Mississippi John Hurt?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: John Lee Hooker, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Big Bill Broonzy, Skip James and Memphis Slim have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Mississippi John Hurt" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Mississippi John Hurt?
Mississippi John Hurt is usually associated with country blues, blues and folk (artist · US · born 1893), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.