Bands & artists like The Headhunters

If you like The Headhunters, 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.

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Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop classical music electro
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus

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Shared genres: jazz

avant-garde jazz bebop free jazz
Miles Davis

Miles Davis

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Shared genres: jazz

bebop cool jazz hard bop
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
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

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blues pop music post-bop
Alphonse Mouzon

Alphonse Mouzon

Shared genres: jazz

blues jazz jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like The Headhunters?

Artists similar to The Headhunters include Herbie Hancock, Charles Mingus, Miles Davis and Sun Ra. Each shares elements of The Headhunters's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is The Headhunters?

The Headhunters is primarily known for jazz. With pulsing rhythms and intricate layering, their music thrives on upbeat grooves that compel movement while weaving together melodic motifs and syncopated patterns.

Where should I start if I like The Headhunters?

If you enjoy The Headhunters, start with Herbie Hancock — their album "Takin' Off" is a great entry point. Shared genres: jazz