Bands & artists like Harry Belafonte
If you like Harry Belafonte, 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.
New to Harry Belafonte? Start with our listening guide.
Artists to try next
Miriam Makeba
GuideLike Belafonte, Makeba blends folk and world music with socially conscious themes, featuring vibrant melodies and rich vocal delivery.
Pete Seeger
GuideSeeger's folk roots and storytelling approach resonate with Belafonte's reflective undertones, often accompanied by acoustic instrumentation.
Odetta
Odetta's powerful vocals and folk influences align closely with Belafonte's style, incorporating elements of blues and spirituals.
The Weavers
This group shares a similar blend of folk music with social messages, using harmonies that echo the warmth found in Belafonte's work.
Joan Baez
GuideBaez's emotive voice and folk sensibility parallel Belafonte's melodic approach, often addressing poignant themes in her songs.
Harry Chapin
GuideChapins' narrative-driven songs and folk-pop sound reflect a similar balance of joy and reflection as seen in Belafonte’s music.
Béla Fleck
Fleck’s fusion of bluegrass and world music elements creates a rhythmic complexity that resonates with the calypso influences in Belafonte's work.
Vusi Mahlasela
Mahlasela's blend of folk and world music, along with his poetic lyrics, mirrors the emotional depth present in Belafonte's catalog.
Common questions
Who sounds like Harry Belafonte?
Artists similar to Harry Belafonte include Miriam Makeba, Pete Seeger, Odetta and The Weavers. Each shares elements of Harry Belafonte's sound while bringing their own perspective.
What genre is Harry Belafonte?
Harry Belafonte is primarily known for folk and calypso. With a rhythmic pulse that balances joyful melodies against reflective undertones, Belafonte's music captivates through its intricate interplay of lightness and gravity.
Where should I start if I like Harry Belafonte?
If you enjoy Harry Belafonte, start with Miriam Makeba — their album "An Evening with Belafonte/Makeba" is a great entry point. Like Belafonte, Makeba blends folk and world music with socially conscious themes, featuring vibrant melodies and rich vocal delivery.