If you like Habib Koité, try these artists

If you like Habib Koité, 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

Oumou Sangaré

Oumou Sangaré

Shared genres: music of Africa, world music

Wassoulou music music of Africa world music
Deep Forest

Deep Forest

Shared genres: world music

ambient music electronic music ethnic electronica
Rokia Traoré

Rokia Traoré

Shared genres: music of Africa, world music

music of Africa world music
A. R. Rahman

A. R. Rahman

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Shared genres: world music

Carnatic music Indian classical music classical music
Amadou & Mariam

Amadou & Mariam

Shared genres: world music

African popular music world music worldbeat
Ofra Haza

Ofra Haza

Shared genres: world music

Mizrahi music folk rock folk-pop
Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell

Shared genres: world music

art rock folk jazz folk music
Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen

Shared genres: world music

blues folk music folk rock

Common questions

Who sounds like Habib Koité?

Artists similar to Habib Koité include Oumou Sangaré, Deep Forest, Rokia Traoré and A. R. Rahman. Each shares elements of Habib Koité's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Habib Koité?

Habib Koité is primarily known for world music and music of Africa. Koité’s music pulses with rhythmic intricacies and layered melodies that create a vibrant dialogue between the guitar's gentle strumming and the underlying heartbeat of traditional percussion.

Where should I start if I like Habib Koité?

If you enjoy Habib Koité, start with Oumou Sangaré — their album "Ko Sira" is a great entry point. Shared genres: music of Africa, world music