If you like Ry Cooder, try these artists

If you like Ry Cooder, 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

Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen

Shared genres: blues, folk music, rock music

blues folk music folk rock
Dave Alvin

Dave Alvin

Shared genres: Americana, blues, folk music

Americana alternative country blues
Emmylou Harris

Emmylou Harris

Shared genres: Americana, folk music, world music

Americana alternative country bluegrass music
Bob Weir

Bob Weir

Shared genres: blues, folk music, rock music

blues country music folk music
Lucinda Williams

Lucinda Williams

Shared genres: blues, folk music

alternative country blues folk music
Loudon Wainwright III

Loudon Wainwright III

Shared genres: blues, folk music, rock music

blues folk music rock music
Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

Shared genres: Americana, blues, rock music

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American folk music Americana Christian rock
Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson

Shared genres: Americana, blues, rock music

Americana alternative country blues

Common questions

Who sounds like Ry Cooder?

Artists similar to Ry Cooder include Leonard Cohen, Dave Alvin, Emmylou Harris and Bob Weir. Each shares elements of Ry Cooder's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Ry Cooder?

Ry Cooder is primarily known for blues, folk and Americana. Cooder’s music channels earthy grooves through intricate guitar work and spacious arrangements that ebb into contemplative silences before building back into emotive crescendos.

Where should I start if I like Ry Cooder?

If you enjoy Ry Cooder, start with Leonard Cohen — their album "Lone Ranger" is a great entry point. Shared genres: blues, folk music, rock music