retro soul
10 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making retro soul. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole retro soul guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 1 · mainstream
the pop everyone knows
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
Who are some women making retro soul?
Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents, Lady, The Bang Girl Group Revue, Melinda Doolittle, Bette Smith, and Florence Rawlings are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/retro-soul/girls lists 10, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making retro soul?
Further out, try Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents, The Bang Girl Group Revue, Melinda Doolittle, and Bette Smith.
Where should I start with retro soul?
Start with Lady, then work your way out a level at a time.
where does your own listening sit? map your taste ✦
artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-22
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