Bands & artists like Niyaz

If you like Niyaz, 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

Azam Ali

Azam Ali

Azam Ali's music features rich vocal harmonies and a blend of traditional and modern instrumentation, similar to Niyaz's hypnotic sound.

pop music
Mercan Dede

Mercan Dede

Mercan Dede combines Sufi traditions with electronic elements, creating a layered soundscape that resonates with Niyaz's rhythmic pulses.

downtempo world music
Dulce Pontes

Dulce Pontes

Dulce Pontes blends traditional Portuguese sounds with contemporary arrangements, offering a rich vocal experience akin to Niyaz.

pop music
Huun-Huur-Tu

Huun-Huur-Tu

This Tuvan throat singing group creates a mesmerizing sound through layered vocals and natural instrumentation, paralleling Niyaz's style.

folk music
Lila Downs

Lila Downs

Lila Downs' fusion of indigenous Mexican music with modern elements mirrors the cultural blend found in Niyaz's compositions.

folk music regional Mexican
Tinariwen

Tinariwen

Tinariwen's desert blues features repetitive rhythms and call-and-response vocals that create an entrancing atmosphere similar to Niyaz.

desert blues world music
Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka Shankar’s sitar-driven compositions combine classical Indian music with contemporary sounds, echoing the organic instrumentation of Niyaz.

Indian classical music blues
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's powerful qawwali vocals and intricate rhythms resonate well with the layered harmonies found in Niyaz's music.

ghazal qawwali

Common questions

Who sounds like Niyaz?

Artists similar to Niyaz include Azam Ali, Mercan Dede, Dulce Pontes and Huun-Huur-Tu. Each shares elements of Niyaz's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Niyaz?

Niyaz is primarily known for world music. Niyaz creates a hypnotic density through layered vocal harmonies and rhythmic pulses that intertwine seamlessly with organic instrumentation.

Where should I start if I like Niyaz?

If you enjoy Niyaz, start with Azam Ali — their album "Portals of Grace" is a great entry point. Azam Ali's music features rich vocal harmonies and a blend of traditional and modern instrumentation, similar to Niyaz's hypnotic sound.