
Artists similar to
Stephen Foster
composer
In short
The artists most similar to Stephen Foster are John L. Nelson, James Newton Howard, Scott Joplin, Ray Gilbert and Hans Zimmer.
Closest to Stephen Foster
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 Stephen Foster?
The artists most similar to Stephen Foster are John L. Nelson, James Newton Howard, Scott Joplin, Ray Gilbert and Hans Zimmer. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 6 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Stephen Foster?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: James Newton Howard have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Stephen Foster" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.