If you like Gilbert Pounia, try these artists

If you like Gilbert Pounia, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

Artists to try next

Amadou & Mariam

Amadou & Mariam

Shared genres: world music

African popular music world music worldbeat
A. R. Rahman

A. R. Rahman

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Shared genres: world music

Carnatic music Indian classical music classical music
Deep Forest

Deep Forest

Shared genres: world music

ambient music electronic music ethnic electronica
Damon Albarn

Damon Albarn

Shared genres: world music

Britpop alternative hip-hop alternative rock
Ofra Haza

Ofra Haza

Shared genres: world music

Mizrahi music folk rock folk-pop
Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen

Shared genres: world music

blues folk music folk rock
Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell

Shared genres: world music

art rock folk jazz folk music
Dead Can Dance

Dead Can Dance

Shared genres: world music

ethereal wave neoclassical dark wave world music

Common questions

Who sounds like Gilbert Pounia?

Artists similar to Gilbert Pounia include Amadou & Mariam, A. R. Rahman, Deep Forest and Damon Albarn. Each shares elements of Gilbert Pounia's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Gilbert Pounia?

Gilbert Pounia is primarily known for maloya. Pounia's music pulses with rhythmic intensity, layering hypnotic grooves and call-and-response patterns that invite collective movement while grounding listeners in the emotional terrain of maloya.

Where should I start if I like Gilbert Pounia?

If you enjoy Gilbert Pounia, start with Amadou & Mariam — their album "Dimanche à Bamako" is a great entry point. Shared genres: world music