Zhou Xuan
1930s Shanghai jazz-pop diva, an era-defining voice.
Duck Fight Goose
Shanghai\'s acclaimed art-rock export.
Chace
Shanghai-born global electronic dance producer.
Wang Feng
Shanghai-linked Chinese rock star.
The Shanghai music scene
Shanghai (China) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 4 bands and artists across 3 genres. Jazz age glamour meets modern electronic and indie experimentation.
The most represented genres are rock (2), jazz (1) and electronic (1).
The earliest year on record is Zhou Xuan (1918) and the latest is Duck Fight Goose (2007); the busiest decade on the map is the 1910s with 1 act.
Notable acts to start with: Zhou Xuan, Duck Fight Goose, Chace and Wang Feng. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Shanghai music
What music is Shanghai known for?
Shanghai is known for jazz, electronic music. Notable acts include Zhou Xuan, Duck Fight Goose, Chace.
How many bands are from Shanghai?
The Genesis of Sound map features 4 bands and artists from Shanghai, spanning jazz, rock, electronic.