Bands & artists like Rebekka Bakken

If you like Rebekka Bakken, 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 Rebekka Bakken? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Norah Jones

Norah Jones

Her blend of jazz, folk, and pop elements showcases rich vocal textures similar to Bakken's style.

blues country music folk music
Madeleine Peyroux

Madeleine Peyroux

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Peyroux's smoky vocals and jazz-inflected folk sound create a similar emotional depth and restraint.

chanson jazz
Ane Brun

Ane Brun

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Brun's haunting melodies and layered harmonies evoke a comparable tension between gentleness and emotional release.

folk music
Lisa Hannigan

Lisa Hannigan

Hannigan's ethereal voice and folk-inspired arrangements resonate with the same understated beauty found in Bakken's work.

folk music
Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey

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Del Rey's cinematic soundscapes and emotive vocal delivery align well with the atmospheric qualities of Bakken's music.

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Sophie Hunger

Sophie Hunger

Hunger combines folk and jazz influences with rich instrumentation that parallels Bakken's sonic palette.

folk music jazz traditional folk music
Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell

Mitchell's poetic lyrics and intricate melodies reflect a similar emotional complexity and folk sensibility.

art rock folk jazz folk music
Diana Krall

Diana Krall

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Krall’s smooth jazz vocals and sophisticated arrangements offer a comparable richness to Bakken’s music.

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Common questions

Who sounds like Rebekka Bakken?

Artists similar to Rebekka Bakken include Norah Jones, Madeleine Peyroux, Ane Brun and Lisa Hannigan. Each shares elements of Rebekka Bakken's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Rebekka Bakken?

Rebekka Bakken is primarily known for folk and jazz. The music moves through rich vocal textures layered over understated harmonies, creating a tension between gentle restraint and emotional release.

Where should I start if I like Rebekka Bakken?

If you enjoy Rebekka Bakken, start with Norah Jones — their album "I Dream of Christmas" is a great entry point. Her blend of jazz, folk, and pop elements showcases rich vocal textures similar to Bakken's style.