Bands & artists like Naná Vasconcelos

If you like Naná Vasconcelos, 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

Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Albert Mangelsdorff

Albert Mangelsdorff

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz free jazz jazz
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Higher popularity

blues pop music post-bop
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Same era (~1990s)

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Beth Hart

Beth Hart

Similar era

blues blues rock jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like Naná Vasconcelos?

Artists similar to Naná Vasconcelos include Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Sun Ra and Albert Mangelsdorff. Each shares elements of Naná Vasconcelos's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Naná Vasconcelos?

Naná Vasconcelos is primarily known for jazz. With intricate polyrhythms and a fluid interplay of silence and sound, Vasconcelos' music moves through moments of tension and release, inviting engagement while challenging conventional rhythmic expectations.

Where should I start if I like Naná Vasconcelos?

If you enjoy Naná Vasconcelos, start with Miles Davis — their album "Rubberband" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz