Chinese Pop Songs from 1930s

Qian Yi sings pop and jazz standards from Shanghai's golden age.

Qian Yi sings 1930s/1940s Pop Songs from Shanghai

The recordings above were arranged by Allison Leyton-Brown. with the following credits:
Qian Yi (錢熠), Voice (聲音)
Dong Largent, Bass (低音提琴)
Nick Russo, Guitar (吉他), Banjo (五弦琴), Mandolin (曼陀林)
Russell Meissner, Clarinet (單簧管), Flute (長笛)
Allison Leyton-Brown, Piano (鋼琴）


Qian Yi has also performed Shanghaiese pop songs in various venues in and around New York, seen in the photos and videos below.

Qian Yi sings Shanghainese pop songs at Joe's Pub in New York with Gary Lucas' Gods and Monsters.