By Andrew Chin
July 27: Lee Hi
Live Nation’s Zai Live series of concerts kick off with the acclaimed singer that’s been described as “South Korea’s Adele.” Since finishing runner-up on the 2012 season of K-Pop Star Season 1, the now 19-year-old has won numerous awards, collaborated with stars like Epik High and is signed with K-pop monolith YG Entertainment.
July 27, 8pm, RMB380-680. Majestic Theatre, 66 Jiangning Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu.
July 27: Talib Kweli
The Brooklyn rhymer is a certified underground legend thanks to classic albums like his Black Star collaboration with Mos Def. He saved Echo Park last year in Shanghai capably headlining after his occasional partner in rhymed missed his flight. Expect the heads to fill up Le Baron for this surprise late booking.
July 27, 10pm-late, free entry. Le Baron, 7F, 20 Donghu Lu, by Huaihai Lu.
July 28: Birdy
Photo by Olivia Bee
The young singer-songwriter has been winning rave reviews around the globe thanks to her distinct take on modern pop. She’s scored number one albums from Australia to the UK. Her third album, Beautiful Lies, came out in January featuring hits ‘Keeping Your Head Up’ and ‘Wild Horses.’ Her Shanghai debut is part of Live Nation’s Zai Live series of shows at the recently reopened Majestic Theatre.
July 28, 8pm, RMB380-680. Majestic Theatre, 66 Jiangning Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu.
July 29: Stereophonics
Live Nation’s Zai Live series of concerts concludes with the Welsh rockers lauded as one of the UK’s best live bands. In a brilliant 20-year career, Stereophonics has topped the UK charts five straight times. They’re still at the top of their game, releasing their ninth disc Keep the Village Alive last year to great reviews.
July 29, 8pm, RMB380-680. Majestic Theatre, 66 Jiangning Lu, by Nanjing Xi Lu.
July 30: Im Yoona
The K-pop superstar is a member of Girls Generation and has starred in numerous popular television dramas. She brings her Blossom tour to Shanghai for her first solo ‘fan meeting’ show.
July 30, 7.30pm, RMB480-1,180. Shanghai International Gymnastics Center, 777 Wuyi Lu, by Neihuan Gaojia Lu.
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