In short
The artists most similar to Whitney Houston are Michael Jackson, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Queen and Cyndi Lauper, from the same contemporary r&b, pop and dance-pop circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Whitney Houston?
The artists most similar to Whitney Houston are Michael Jackson, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Queen and Cyndi Lauper, from the same contemporary r&b, pop and dance-pop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Whitney Houston?
With Digs you create a "Like Whitney Houston" Dig: a short session of Bandcamp tracks with the same sound, from independent artists.
What genre is Whitney Houston?
Whitney Houston is usually associated with contemporary r&b, pop, dance-pop and pop soul (artist · US · born 1963), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.