If you like Staff Benda Bilili, try these artists

If you like Staff Benda Bilili, 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

Cheikh Lô

Cheikh Lô

Shared genres: soukous

mbalax reggae soukous
Papa Wemba

Papa Wemba

Shared genres: soukous

music of Africa soukous
Pépé Kallé

Pépé Kallé

Shared genres: soukous

soukous
Manu Dibango

Manu Dibango

Shared genres: soukous

Afrobeat jazz makossa
Tabu Ley Rochereau

Tabu Ley Rochereau

Shared genres: soukous

Congolese rumba soukous

Common questions

Who sounds like Staff Benda Bilili?

Artists similar to Staff Benda Bilili include Cheikh Lô, Papa Wemba, Pépé Kallé and Manu Dibango. Each shares elements of Staff Benda Bilili's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Staff Benda Bilili?

Staff Benda Bilili is primarily known for soukous. Driven by rhythmic insistence and buoyant melodies, their songs pulse with a celebratory energy that compels movement and connection.

Where should I start if I like Staff Benda Bilili?

If you enjoy Staff Benda Bilili, start with Cheikh Lô — their album "King’N’Doom" is a great entry point. Shared genres: soukous