This list includes 57 Music artists that start with K, from “K’naan” to “Kylie Minogue”. It spans solo acts, bands, and DJs across genres and eras, useful for playlists and research.
Music artists that start with K are performers or groups whose professional names begin with the letter K. Many of these artists reflect global musical trends, from pop icons like Kylie Minogue to socially conscious rappers like K’naan.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Primary genre, Debut year, and Origin.
Kacey Musgraves
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter known for witty, modern country; breakout album Same Trailer Different Park and hits like “Merry Go ‘Round.”
Kaiser Chiefs
British rock band known for anthems like “I Predict a Riot” and energetic stadium-ready choruses since their mid-2000s breakthrough.
Kali Uchis
Colombian-American singer blending R&B, soul and Latin influences; acclaimed for dreamy vocals and albums like Isolation.
Kamelot
American power-metal band known for melodic, theatrical albums and long-running international touring presence.
Kamasi Washington
Influential modern jazz saxophonist and composer, rose to wide attention with the 2015 album The Epic and big ensemble projects.
Kate Bush
Iconic English singer-songwriter famous for theatrical voice and hits like “Wuthering Heights”; pioneering art-pop figure since the late 1970s.
Katy Perry
Global pop star with chart-toppers like “I Kissed a Girl” and “Roar”; rose to mainstream fame in the late 2000s.
Kelis
Singer-songwriter known for genre-blending R&B, hits like “Milkshake,” and collaborations across pop and dance music.
Kelly Clarkson
First American Idol winner turned multi-platinum pop star, noted for powerhouse vocals and hits from the 2000s onward.
Kendrick Lamar
Pulitzer-winning rapper and lyricist known for concept albums and cultural impact, including good kid, m.A.A.d city and To Pimp a Butterfly.
Kenny Rogers
Legendary country and pop singer with decades of hits like “The Gambler” and crossover appeal across genres.
Kesha
Pop star who broke through with electro-pop anthems like “Tik Tok,” later noted for legal battle and artistic reinvention.
Keane
British piano-driven rock band known for melodic hits like “Somewhere Only We Know.”
Kehlani
Contemporary R&B singer-songwriter who rose from mixtape success to major-label albums and collaborations.
Khalid
Breakout singer with the hit “Location” and a smooth R&B-pop sound that found mass audiences quickly.
Killing Joke
Influential English post-punk band noted for dark, aggressive sound and long-lasting influence on industrial and metal scenes.
King Crimson
Pioneering prog-rock ensemble led by Robert Fripp, celebrated for experimental albums like In the Court of the Crimson King.
Kings of Leon
American rock band with Southern roots, known for stadium hits like “Use Somebody” and evolving indie-to-arena sound.
Kiss
Theatrical rock band famed for makeup, pyrotechnics and songs like “Rock and Roll All Nite.”
Kraftwerk
German electronic-music innovators whose minimalist, synth-driven work shaped techno, pop and modern electronic genres.
KRS-One
Influential rapper and cultural voice in hip-hop, first with Boogie Down Productions and then as solo artist and educator.
Kylie Minogue
Australian pop star with enduring international career, dance-pop hits, and a reputation for reinvention.
Kurt Vile
Singer-songwriter known for sprawling guitar-based indie folk-rock and a relaxed, singer-songwriter approach.
Korn
Pioneering nu-metal band whose heavy, downtuned sound shaped late-1990s alternative metal.
Kanye West
Influential rapper and producer known for bold albums, production innovations, and major cultural impact.
Kid Cudi
Genre-blurring rapper and singer noted for emotive themes and melodic, introspective hip-hop.
Kid Rock
Genre-mixing performer fusing rock, rap and country; best known for turn-of-the-century mainstream success.
Kim Gordon
Artist and musician best known as co-founder of Sonic Youth and influential figure in alternative music and art.
Kim Petras
German pop singer-songwriter with catchy dance-pop singles and growing mainstream profile.
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
Prolific Australian band known for eclectic albums across psych rock, prog and microgenres and a DIY ethos.
Khaled
Algerian raï superstar (Cheb Khaled) who popularized the genre internationally with songs like “Aïcha.”
Kenny Chesney
Top-selling country star known for radio-friendly hits, arena tours and beach-country image.
K.Flay
Genre-blending singer/producer mixing hip-hop, indie and pop; critical acclaim for smart, beat-forward songwriting.
Kimbra
New Zealand singer known for art-pop sensibility and a Grammy-winning duet appearance on “Somebody That I Used to Know.”
KT Tunstall
Singer-songwriter noted for catchy acoustic-driven songs like “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” and live looping.
K‘naan
Somali-Canadian rapper and poet whose socially conscious songs like “Wavin’ Flag” gained international attention.
Kool & the Gang
Longstanding American funk/R&B band behind classics like “Celebration” and “Jungle Boogie.”
KARA
South Korean girl group that achieved major regional success in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
Kele
Solo project of Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke, exploring electronic and indie-rock crossover work.
Kodaline
Irish band known for emotive, radio-friendly songs like “All I Want” and steady international touring.
Kygo
Norwegian DJ/producer who helped popularize tropical house with melodic remixes and crossover pop collaborations.
Knife Party
Hard-hitting Australian electronic duo known for aggressive dubstep and electro-house festival anthems.
Kris Kristofferson
Renowned songwriter, singer and actor known for classics like “Me and Bobby McGee” and broad artistic career.
Kate Nash
English singer-songwriter whose witty lyrics and indie-pop classic “Foundations” earned early-critical and commercial success.
Kings of Convenience
Norwegian duo celebrated for delicate acoustic melodies and intimate, harmony-rich songwriting.
Kool Keith
Eccentric rapper and pioneer of alternative hip-hop, known for surreal personas and influential underground records.
K-os
Canadian rapper and producer blending hip-hop, rock and reggae with genre-defying, alternative sensibilities.
Krewella
Electronic dance-pop duo known for high-energy singles and festival performances in the 2010s.
Kreator
German thrash-metal mainstay with aggressive riffing and an influential role in European metal.
Kelela
Forward-thinking R&B and electronic vocalist known for moody vocals and critically praised avant-R&B releases.
Katharine McPhee
Singer and actress who rose to fame on American Idol and released pop and theatrical recordings.
Kate Miller-Heidke
Australian singer blending pop, opera and theatrical songwriting; noted for wide vocal range and quirky pop hits.
K. Michelle
R&B singer and reality-television personality known for frank songwriting and soul-influenced ballads.
Kyla
British singer credited with helping bring UK garage and soulful vocals to wider audiences with early hits.
Kaki King
Acclaimed guitarist known for innovative percussive fingerstyle technique and instrumental albums.
King Princess
Young singer-songwriter who debuted with queer-forward pop and breakout single “1950.”
King Diamond
Danish metal vocalist known for distinct falsetto, theatrical horror-themed solo work and legacy with Mercyful Fate.
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