Mar 18: The Centaurs Vol 10
Gooooose’s electronic music showcase returns to Yuyintang with the emerging electronic rockers Future Gaze headlining. They’ll be joined by Jun Meizhu and Zhi Chi.
Mar 18, 9pm-late, RMB30. Yuyintang.
Mar 18-19: A Tribute to Prince
After last year’s sterling tribute concert to Amy Winehouse, The Cotton Club’s resident singer Naomi Fitch returns to the Pearl to salute the Purple One. She’ll be dipping into Prince’s insanely deep discography, performing stone cold classics like ‘Purple Rain,’ ‘When Doves Cry’ and ‘Kiss.’ For more, check out our interview with Naomi Fitch.
Mar 18-19, 9pm-late, RMB180-220. The Pearl, tickets. See event listing.
Mar 19: Chucho Valdés
The Cuban pianist and composer has accrued five Grammy Awards, while earning living legend status in modern Afro-Cuban Jazz.
Mar 19, 7.30pm, RMB180-680. Shanghai Oriental Art Center, tickets. See event listing.
Mar 19: Mr Clit and the Pink Cigarettes
For six years, these Indiana goofballs have combined their love of fancy parties, gummy bears and scary movies into one silly package. They bring their one of a kind show to Shanghai for the first time, backed by some of the city’s finest: Round Eye, Dirty Fingers, Scorpion Prisoner 69 and the new supergroup Old Auntie featuring F (Pairs), Awu (Banana Monkey) and Axiang (Zi Lu).
Mar 19, 9pm, RMB60. Yuyintang, see event listing.
Mar 21-22: Anna Farrow
The French singer-songwriter is embarking on her first China tour to celebrate her debut album, Days & Moods. Backed up by veterans of France’s jazz scene, Farrow specializes in bluesy jazz with a hint of soul and folk.
Mar 21-22, 9.30pm-late, RMB50. JZ Club.
Best of the Rest
The Foundation
The hip hop band takes over JZ Club with Macleen Quartet opening.
Mar 16, 9pm-late, free entry. JZ Club.
YYT Folk Night
Yuyintang turns things over to the city’s troubadours at their recurring folk night.
Mar 16, 9-11.30pm, free entry. Yuyintang.
Anne Evenou
Heyday welcomes back the French chanteuse who infuses a Parisian twist into contemporary and classic jazz.
Mar 16, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Heyday.
Zhang Biqian
The Chongqing University graduated has crafted an intoxicating sound that mixes pop jazz with folk and hints of rock and country. She brings her cheekily titled I Don’t Call Myself a Folkie tour to Yuyintang.
Mar 17, 8.30pm, RMB50-60. Yuyintang.
Acoustic Night
Every Thursday, Jing’an spot My Ruin Bar invites musicians for an acoustic open mic, with 20 percent off on craft drinks.
Mar 17, 9pm-late, free entry. My Ruin Bar, see event listing.
Chandra
The Parisian-born, Nepal-raised singer returns to Heyday for a night of funk, soul and R&B before she heads out of town to celebrate her debut album release in Europe and the US.
Mar 17, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Heyday.
Wilson Chen Quintet
The saxophonist leads his quintet through a pair of JZ Club shows. Macleen Quartet opens on Thurs and Lao Ren featuring Golden Buddha opens on Friday.
Mar 17-18, 9pm-late, RMB50 (Thurs) or RMB60 (Fri). JZ Club.
Khatia Buniatishvili Piano Recital
The Georgian pianists performs a solo programme of Mussorgsky, Liszt, Stravinsky and more.
Mar 18, 7.30-9.30pm, RMB80-280. Shanghai Oriental Art Center.
EXID
The South Korean quintet comes to QSW Culture Center for a fan meeting. The girl group has topped the Gaon Singles Chart several times, most recently in November with ‘Hot Pink.’
Mar 18, 8pm, RMB380-1,080. QSW Culture Center, tickets.
Gabriella Quevedo + Sandra Bae + Kanaho
Naga Guitars presents this triple bill of female guitarists coming from Sweden, Korea and Japan.
Mar 18, 8-11pm, RMB180-220. MAO Livehouse.
Free Will
This local showcase brings together four of the city’s top bands: Thank Ray, Dream, Free and Dirty Fingers.
Mar 18, 8.30-11.30pm, RMB40-60. On Stage.
Denise Minnifield & Chico
This double bill pairs two of the city’s most soulful singers.
Mar 18, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Heyday.
Della
The popular singer returns to the Mainland after moving to Taiwan at 18 years old to pursue a singing career. Known for her exceptional vocals, Della appeared on the Chinese version of King of Mask Singer last year.
Mar 19, 7.30pm, RMB180-880. Mercedes-Benz Arena, tickets.
Listen Up
This national hip hop competition comes to MAO Livehouse for the Shanghai edition. Contestants will attempt to wow the judges with their rhymes with top emcees moving on to the national finals at Futian Sports Park in Shenzhen on March 27.
Mar 19, 8-11pm, RMB50. MAO Livehouse.
Jade Lee and Jonas Seetoh
Straight out of Guangdong, this Heyday show brings together two singing transplants that have established themselves as a couple of Shanghai’s biggest jazz stars.
Mar 19, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Heyday.
Noukilla
Shanghai’s best seggae-fusion band has established themselves as one of the city’s finest live acts. Li Xiaochuan Quartet opens and a jam session caps off the night.
Mar 19, 9.30pm-late, RMB50. JZ Club.
Tinho Pereira
The jazz guitarist brings a touch of Brazil with renditions of classics by Joao Gilberto, Jobim and more.
Mar 20, 9.30pm-late, free entry. Heyday.
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