1 Janet Jackson

Chicago Theatre

Pop: She’s back! After a seven-year hiatus, the ageless pop innovator has a new album (Unbreakable) and new tour. November 3, 4, and 6. $50 to $200. thechicagotheatre.com

2 Shemekia Copeland

Old Town School of Folk Music

Blues: With an otherworldly voice that has impressed the likes of the Rolling Stones and nabbed her the Queen of Blues title in 2011, Copeland is a marvel to see live. September 26. $26 to $28. oldtownschool.org

3 Patty Griffin

Vic Theatre

Folk: Few can command a stage like this Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, who tours behind her stark new album, Servant of Love. October 13. $39. etix.com

4 The Bad Plus Joshua Redman

Symphony Center

Jazz: The experimental trio teams up with innovative saxophonist Redman for a night of Brubeck-indebted original jams. October 16. $28 to $89. cso.org

5 World Music Festival Chicago

Various locations

World: Travel to India (Nayan Ghosh), Nigeria (highlife band Orlando Julius and the AfroSoundz), and Georgia (folk group Zedashe Ensemble) without venturing farther than downtown. Through September 22. Free. cityofchicago.org

6 Shamir

Lincoln Hall

Pop: With his piercing countertenor and his endearing dance moves, this 20-year-old Las Vegas native brings some much-needed vigor to dance music. October 8. $15. lh-st.com

7 Hyde Park Jazz Festival

Various locations

Jazz: Hear world premieres from the likes of cellist Tomeka Reid and trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire at the city’s best free jazz event. September 26 to 27. Free. hydeparkjazzfestival.org

8 The Who

United Center

Rock: If you missed Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey on the first leg of their Who Hits 50 tour, this is your final-final chance to see the legendary duo. October 15. $55 to $155. ticketmaster.com

9 ASAP Rocky

Aragon Ballroom

Rap: The New York MC teams up with rabble-rouser Tyler the Creator and Detroit rapper Danny Brown for what’s sure to be a memorably chaotic show. September 27. $50. livenation.com

10 Angel Olsen

Venue Six10

Folk: Olsen has fast become one of indie rock’s rising stars, thanks to a voice that lands somewhere between Chris Isaak’s haunting warble and Joni Mitchell’s quiet trill. September 26. $60. chicagomag.com/culturefestival

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