Tuesday:
>> The Souljazz Orchestra
is slated for a performance at Rock and Roll Hotel along with the The 8 Ohms Band. $13-$15. 8 p.m.

Wednesday:
>> Grammy Award winner and “American Boy” songstress Estelle makes her way to the Birchmere where she’ll be joined by up-and-comer Elle Varner and singer/songwriter Stacy Barthe. $29.50. 7:30 p.m.

>> Zimbabwe-born Amanda Badzé won’t let her music be bound by arbitrary categorizations but has been influenced by the likes of Adele and Michael Jackson. She’ll be at DC9 for her show. $8. 8:30 p.m.

Thursday:
>> Red Bull Music Academy is hosting a session with British DJ/producer Sinden and vocalist Jesse Boykins III. The two have collaborated and besides performances, there will also be a Q&A session moderated by local music journalist Marcus K. Dowling at The Dunes. Free with RSVP. 7 p.m.

>> The biggest boss you’ve seen thus far, a.k.a Rick Ross, will be posted up at Constitution Hall. $50-$120. 7 p.m.

>> Saul Williams made a name for himself on Brooklyn’s spoken word circuit in the 1990s and has gone on to become a revered artist by melding his poetic influences with hip-hop sensibilities. He’s performing at the Black Cat along with CX Kidtronik in support of his “Volcanic Sunlight” tour. $18. 8 p.m.

>> Vocalist Miranda Nicole had a house hit with “Kissing You.” She’ll be at Liv as a part of the “Boogie Down” party. $10. 9 p.m.

Friday:
>> Carl Craig (pictured) made his name on the Detroit electronic music scene and became an international luminary in the genre through is DJing and production. He’ll be at U Street Music Hall for a set. $10. 10 p.m.

Saturday:
>> It’s the 4th Saturday of the month which means DJs Jahsonic, Stylus and Adrian Loving will be holding shop at Liv for another edition of “Axel F.” Given that two icons of the Axel era have passed in the last month, fully expect the spirits of Don Cornelius and Whitney Houston to be in the building. Free before midnight / $5 after midnight. 10 p.m.