If you like John Cage, try these artists

If you like John Cage, 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

Nino Rota

Nino Rota

Shared genres: 20th-century classical music, classical music, opera

20th-century classical music classical music opera
André Previn

André Previn

Shared genres: classical music, opera

classical music jazz opera
Claudio Abbado

Claudio Abbado

Shared genres: classical music, opera

classical music opera
Ed Starink

Ed Starink

Shared genres: classical music, electronic music

classical music electronic music
Giorgos Dalaras

Giorgos Dalaras

Shared genres: classical music, opera

Byzantine music Rebetiko Smyrneiko
Franco Battiato

Franco Battiato

Guide

Shared genres: experimental music, opera

electro experimental music new wave
A. R. Rahman

A. R. Rahman

Guide

Shared genres: classical music, electronic music, experimental music

Carnatic music Indian classical music classical music

Common questions

Who sounds like John Cage?

Artists similar to John Cage include Nino Rota, André Previn, Claudio Abbado and Ed Starink. Each shares elements of John Cage's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is John Cage?

John Cage is primarily known for classical, electronic and opera. Cage's work invites a space where silence interacts with unpredictable bursts of sound, creating a texture marked by tension and release through varying densities of auditory stimuli.

Where should I start if I like John Cage?

If you enjoy John Cage, start with Nino Rota — their album "The Godfather – Original Soundtrack Recording" is a great entry point. Shared genres: 20th-century classical music, classical music, opera