Bands & artists like Natacha Atlas

If you like Natacha Atlas, 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 Natacha Atlas? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Mercan Dede

Mercan Dede

Fusing traditional Sufi music with electronic elements, Mercan Dede creates rich soundscapes that evoke a similar blend of cultural influences and rhythmic complexity.

downtempo world music
Omar Souleyman

Omar Souleyman

His energetic mix of Middle Eastern folk music with electronic beats offers a vibrant, danceable experience akin to Atlas's dynamic interplay of tradition and modernity.

electronic music
Anouar Brahem

Anouar Brahem

Guide

Brahem's mastery of the oud and incorporation of jazz elements create intricate compositions that resonate with Atlas’s layered textures and contemplative moods.

Arabic music jazz world music
Sharon Van Etten

Sharon Van Etten

Van Etten's emotive vocal style combined with her atmospheric instrumentation parallels the evocative quality found in Atlas's work.

indie folk pop music
Niyaz

Niyaz

Niyaz blends Persian and Indian musical traditions with contemporary electronic sounds, creating an immersive auditory experience similar to Atlas’s fusion approach.

world music
Rokia Traoré

Rokia Traoré

Traoré's unique blend of Malian music with modern influences showcases intricate rhythms and emotional depth, resonating well with Atlas's artistic vision.

music of Africa world music
Tinariwen

Tinariwen

Their desert blues sound features hypnotic guitar lines and traditional Tuareg rhythms, creating a captivating atmosphere reminiscent of Atlas’s world music roots.

desert blues world music
Khaled

Khaled

Khaled's incorporation of raï music with pop sensibilities offers infectious melodies and grooves that echo the danceable aspects of Atlas’s sound.

jazz pop music raï

Common questions

Who sounds like Natacha Atlas?

Artists similar to Natacha Atlas include Mercan Dede, Omar Souleyman, Anouar Brahem and Sharon Van Etten. Each shares elements of Natacha Atlas's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Natacha Atlas?

Natacha Atlas is primarily known for jazz. Atlas’s music pulses with intricate rhythms and layered textures, creating a dynamic interplay between tradition and innovation that invites movement and contemplation.

Where should I start if I like Natacha Atlas?

If you enjoy Natacha Atlas, start with Mercan Dede — their album "Nefes" is a great entry point. Fusing traditional Sufi music with electronic elements, Mercan Dede creates rich soundscapes that evoke a similar blend of cultural influences and rhythmic complexity.