Artists similar to
The Backyard Heavies
In short
The artists most similar to The Backyard Heavies are Maceo and All the King’s Men, Ann Sexton, Lightnin’ Rod, The Last Poets and Eddie Bo.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to The Backyard Heavies?
The artists most similar to The Backyard Heavies are Maceo and All the King’s Men, Ann Sexton, Lightnin’ Rod, The Last Poets and Eddie Bo. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 23 artists.
Where can I listen to music like The Backyard Heavies?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: The Last Poets and Incredible Bongo Band have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The Backyard Heavies" 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.