In short
The artists most similar to Ruthie Foster are Shemekia Copeland, Janiva Magness, Susan Tedeschi, Ana Popović and Sue Foley, from the same blues, folk and singer-songwriter 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 Ruthie Foster?
The artists most similar to Ruthie Foster are Shemekia Copeland, Janiva Magness, Susan Tedeschi, Ana Popović and Sue Foley, from the same blues, folk and singer-songwriter circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Ruthie Foster?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Sue Foley and Arema Arega have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Ruthie Foster" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Ruthie Foster?
Ruthie Foster is usually associated with blues, folk, singer-songwriter and soul (artist · US · born 1964), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.