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hard bop
9 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making hard bop. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole hard bop guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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each artist's most played song, easing from level 1 out to 5
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questions
Who are some women making hard bop?
Shirley Scott, Rhoda Scott, Emily Remler, Barbara Dennerlein, Renee Rosnes, and Kate Higgins are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/hard-bop/girls lists 9, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making hard bop?
Further out, try Shirley Scott, Emily Remler, and Renee Rosnes.
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artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-20
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