Les Nubians

Tuesday:
>> MURS has been a mainstay on the L.A. and national underground hip-hop scene for years, to critical acclaim. He’s on the road again and will be stopping by DC9 with Whole Wheat Bread, Ab-Soul and DJ Foundation. $16. 8 p.m.

>> St. Louis native Teresa Jenee is an up-and-comer on the indie soul scene who provided vocals for a house hit a few years ago. She’ll be taking part in the “Live” series at Ben’s Next Door. Free. 9 p.m.

Thursday:
>> French sister act Les Nubians made their first U.S. impression with the song “Makeda” in 1999. They’ll be singing at La Maison Francaise. $20 for members / $25 for general admission. 7:30 p.m.

Friday:
>> One of the funkier bands of the ’70s (and one of the more frequently sampled), the Average White Band has already sold out one show this weekend — but Friday’s performance still has tickets available. They’ll be at the Birchmere. $35. 7:30 p.m.

>> R&B crooner Kem rose from relative obscurity in Detroit to soul stardom in 2003 with his debut, Kemistry. He’ll be joined during his Friday and Saturday night shows at his Constitution Hall by Ledisi and Mint Condition. $63.30-$79.70. 8 p.m.

>> A new month means another installment of golden era hip-hop during “Close 2 the Edge.” As usual, DJ Dredd and Grap Luva will be spinning on the Black Cat‘s backstage. $7. 9:30 p.m.

>> This edition of “Red Fridays” features local legend Sam “The Man” Burns on the turntables at U Street Music Hall. Free before 11 p.m. / $10 in advance and for patrons 18-20 years old. 10 p.m.

Saturday:
>> Local artist Levi Stephens will be performing at Axum’s Level X Lounge with The Slow Learners and DJ Fat. $10. 9 p.m.