Legacy of Cab Calloway
Artists and genres Cab Calloway directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Brothers MovingartistBrothers Moving is a Danish band formed in New York City in 2008 by brothers Esben Knoblauch, Aske Knoblauch and Simon Knoblauch (cajón) along with Nils Sørensen (bass). The quartet is known for mixing genres and singing in both English and Danish, and their musical style is inspired by blues, funk, reggae, folk and early rock and roll.
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Kid Creole and the Coconuts is an American musical group created by August Darnell with Andy Hernandez and Adriana Kaegi. Its music incorporates a variety of styles and influences, in particular a mix of disco and Latin American, Caribbean, and Calloway styles conceptually inspired by the big band era. The Coconuts are a trio of female backing vocalists/dancers, founded and originally choreographed and costumed by Kaegi.
VoltaireartistAurelio Voltaire Hernández, professionally known as Aurelio Voltaire or simply Voltaire, is a Cuban-American musician, singer, composer, author, and animator. Known for his gothic style of dress and music, Voltaire is considered a leading figure in the dark cabaret music genre. He has released 13 studio albums, including Riding a Black Unicorn Down the Side of an Erupting Volcano While Drinking from a Chalice Filled with the Laughter of Small Children (2011), BiTrektual (2012), and Raised by Bats (2014). He has also created songs for the Cartoon Network animated series The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2001–2007), and will star as the vampire Duke in The Vampair Series (2026).
George Harrisonartist
Danny Elfmanartist
Michael Jacksonartist
James Morrisonartist
Ahmet Ertegünartist
Billy Eckstineartist
Joe Jacksonartist
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MasegoartistMicah Davis, known professionally as Masego, is a Jamaican and American musician and singer, known for incorporating the saxophone into his music. Masego released two EPs in 2016, The Pink Polo EP with Medasin, and Loose Thoughts. He gained widespread attention with his collaborative record with FKJ called "Tadow" released in 2017. In 2018, he released his debut album Lady Lady. His album Studying Abroad: Extended Stay was nominated for the 2022 Grammy Awards in the "Best Progressive R&B Album" category.