Adai Song
The Red Pavilion256 Ingraham Street, New York 11237
Adai Song brings a live electropop set to The Red Pavilion, joined by featured guests Siyi Chen and Xiranda. Song’s current project, The Bloom Project 《玫瑰时代, reworks Chinese popular music of the 1920s through 1940s for the dance floor, including new takes on “Night Shanghai,” “Rose Rose I Love You,” and the Mandarin version of “Carmen.” Its palette combines electronic production and live vocals with house, UK garage, rap, Chinese instrumentation, and newly written lyrics offering contemporary female perspectives. Chen, a guzheng performer and screen composer, works across traditional Chinese instruments, jazz, film scoring, and contemporary sound; pianist and composer Xiranda brings live piano into DJ sets shaped by heavy drums, growling bass, and cinematic storytelling.
Moving between Beijing, New York, and Virginia, Song is a singer, songwriter, producer, and DJ whose work brings Chinese musical traditions into contemporary electronic music. She frames her approach as a new vision of C-pop, rooted in Chinese popular and traditional culture while built through electronic production. The Bloom Project entered the first-round ballot for consideration in Best Global Music Album at the 68th GRAMMY Awards. A Recording Academy Voting Member and NYFA-funded artist, she has accumulated more than 70 million streams on Chinese music platforms; her music has also appeared in film, television, festivals, and games including Arknights.
The Red Pavilion offers a striking blend of Asian neo-noir aesthetics and live jazz performances that create a captivating evening. The venue’s interior channels a 1960s Hong Kong vibe with red lanterns, velvet curtains, and smoky lighting that envelop the room in a cinematic glow. Guests can expect a dynamic program featuring jazz, cabaret, aerial performances, and culturally rich events that honor AAPI heritage. The space functions as a teahouse by day and transforms into a sultry nightclub with a full bar serving inventive Asian herbal cocktails by night. Shows often include multiple sets and sometimes late-night DJ sessions, encouraging both attentive listening and socializing. The Red Pavilion’s intimate stage brings performers close to the audience, making every note and movement feel immediate and immersive.