Bands & artists like Sweetback

If you like Sweetback, 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

Albert Mangelsdorff

Albert Mangelsdorff

Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz free jazz jazz
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Sun Ra

Sun Ra

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop experimental music
Larry Carlton

Larry Carlton

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Same era (~1990s)

blues contemporary jazz crossover jazz
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion
Sonny Fortune

Sonny Fortune

Shared genres: jazz

Afro-Cuban jazz free jazz jazz
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Similar era

blues pop music post-bop

Common questions

Who sounds like Sweetback?

Artists similar to Sweetback include Albert Mangelsdorff, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus and Sun Ra. Each shares elements of Sweetback's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Sweetback?

Sweetback is primarily known for jazz. The music pulses with a steady groove, layering rich textures that shift elegantly between moments of tension and release.

Where should I start if I like Sweetback?

If you enjoy Sweetback, start with Albert Mangelsdorff — their album "Animal Dance" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz