soul
20 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making soul. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole 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
✦ make the soul girls a playlist
turn these 20 artists into something you can press play on.
✧ no level 4 or 5 artists in soul. levels are about sound, and soul doesn't often go all the way out. for the deep end, try witch house, hexd or glitch pop. or tell us a level 5 soul girl you love ✦
✦ nearby genres
questions
Who are some women making soul?
Sade, Adele, SZA, Olivia Dean, Amy Winehouse, and Alicia Keys are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/soul/girls lists 20, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Where should I start with soul?
Start with Adele, Amy Winehouse, and Alicia Keys, 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 2026-10-20
✦ know a level 5 soul girl?
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