In short
The artists most similar to Sly & the Family Stone are Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, The Beatles and Aretha Franklin, from the same funk, psychedelic soul and soul 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 Sly & the Family Stone?
The artists most similar to Sly & the Family Stone are Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, The Beatles and Aretha Franklin, from the same funk, psychedelic soul and soul circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Sly & the Family Stone?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: James Brown and Four Tops have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Sly & the Family Stone" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Sly & the Family Stone?
Sly & the Family Stone is usually associated with funk, psychedelic soul, soul and disco (group · US · active since 1967), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.