If you like Sly and the Family Stone, try these artists

If you like Sly and the Family Stone, 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

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

Shared genres: funk, pop rock, rhythm and blues

funk gospel music jazz
giorge mijael

giorge mijael

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Shared genres: funk, pop rock, rhythm and blues

adult contemporary music blue-eyed soul contemporary R&B
Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie

Shared genres: funk, pop rock, rhythm and blues

funk new wave pop music
Little Richard

Little Richard

Shared genres: funk, rhythm and blues, rock music

funk gospel music rhythm and blues
Black Pumas

Black Pumas

Shared genres: funk, psychedelic soul, soul

contemporary R&B funk psychedelic soul
Rotary Connection

Rotary Connection

Shared genres: psychedelic soul

psychedelic soul
The 5th Dimension

The 5th Dimension

Shared genres: psychedelic soul, rhythm and blues, soul

pop music psychedelic soul rhythm and blues
The Friends of Distinction

The Friends of Distinction

Shared genres: psychedelic soul, rhythm and blues, soul

pop music psychedelic soul rhythm and blues

Common questions

Who sounds like Sly and the Family Stone?

Artists similar to Sly and the Family Stone include Aretha Franklin, giorge mijael, Lionel Richie and Little Richard. Each shares elements of Sly and the Family Stone's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Sly and the Family Stone?

Sly and the Family Stone is primarily known for funk, pop rock and R&B. The music pulses with syncopated rhythms and vibrant brass arrangements, propelling listeners forward through infectious grooves that invite movement and connection.

Where should I start if I like Sly and the Family Stone?

If you enjoy Sly and the Family Stone, start with Aretha Franklin — their album "Spirit in the Dark" is a great entry point. Shared genres: funk, pop rock, rhythm and blues