In short
The artists most similar to Rufus are Chaka Khan, Sly & the Family Stone, The Isley Brothers, Commodores and Al Green, from the same funk and contemporary r&b 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 Rufus?
The artists most similar to Rufus are Chaka Khan, Sly & the Family Stone, The Isley Brothers, Commodores and Al Green, from the same funk and contemporary r&b circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Rufus?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: The O’Jays and Patrice Rushen have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Rufus" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Rufus?
Rufus is usually associated with funk and contemporary r&b (group · US · active since 1970), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 3 November 2026.