Nomads, an international ensemble of Chinese and American musicians, brings a family-friendly bluegrass concert to Shanghai with a mix of American bluegrass, country, jazz, and folk music. Featuring classic bluegrass tunes alongside well-known Chinese folk songs, the concert invites audiences aged five and up to enjoy a lively musical journey across cultures.

About the Performance

Performed by Nomads, one of the few bands in China dedicated to bluegrass and country music, this concert blends American bluegrass, country, jazz, and musical influences from around the world.

Using guitar, violin, double bass, banjo, and mandolin, the ensemble presents a program that moves between classic American bluegrass and familiar Chinese folk melodies. Audiences can hear bluegrass standards such as Billy in the Lowground and Say Darling Say, alongside Chinese songs including Love Song of Kangding, The Pasture Far Away, and Aobao Mountain.

Designed for audiences aged five and above, the performance offers a relaxed introduction to bluegrass music through a lively concert experience.

Performers

Nomads

Nomads is an international ensemble made up of Chinese and American musicians and is one of the few bands in China specializing in bluegrass and country music. Their performances combine bluegrass, country, jazz, and musical traditions from around the world, creating a cross-cultural concert experience.

Event Program

• Billy in the Lowground
• Say Darling Say
• Love Song of Kangding
• The Pasture Far Away
• Aobao Mountain

Program is subject to change.

Why Go

This concert offers a chance to experience bluegrass music performed live by one of China's few ensembles dedicated to the genre. By combining American bluegrass classics with familiar Chinese folk songs, the program introduces audiences to different musical traditions in an accessible and family-friendly format suitable for both children and adults.