In short
The artists most similar to Syl Johnson are Ann Peebles, Curtis Mayfield, Sly & the Family Stone, Bill Withers and Donny Hathaway, from the same blues, soul and r&b circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Syl Johnson?
The artists most similar to Syl Johnson are Ann Peebles, Curtis Mayfield, Sly & the Family Stone, Bill Withers and Donny Hathaway, from the same blues, soul and 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 Syl Johnson?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Sharon Jones and the Dap‐Kings, Menahan Street Band, Charles Bradley and Etta James have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Syl Johnson" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Syl Johnson?
Syl Johnson is usually associated with blues, soul and r&b (artist · US · born 1936), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.