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You’ve Got a Guy presents Paul Shapiro's Ribs, a distinctive performer known for blending 1940s swing, klezmer, Yiddish song, and theatre cabaret with a witty edge. From collaborations with downtown icons to celebrated work on the dance floor, this is a musical journey you’ll want to secure your seats for. Read on for a detailed biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tour info in the New York City area.

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Documented collaborators

Follow Paul Shapiro's Ribs for updates on future dates and projects. For booking inquiries and the latest news, connect with the artist’s official profiles and stay tuned for more performances across venues in New York City and beyond.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Paul Shapiro's Ribs

  • Genre-blending act: 1940s swing, klezmer, Yiddish song, R&B and theatre cabaret with a humorous edge.
  • Complete discography (most recent first): Shofarot Verses (2014, Tzadik); Essen (2008, Tzadik); It’s in the Twilight (2006, Tzadik); Midnight Minyan (2003, Tzadik).
  • Top single/hit: The Whistle Song (Frankie Knuckles feat. Paul Shapiro) reached #1 on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart in 1991.
  • Major career highlights include collaborations with Lou Reed, Frankie Knuckles, Queen Latifah and many downtown artists; notable coverage in The New Yorker and Time Out New York.
  • 2025 tour activity: Paul Shapiro’s Ribs & Brisket at The Triad Theatre in NYC on October 26, 2025.
  • Social media presence includes links to LinkedIn, X, Medium, Facebook and Instagram.

The records

Paul Shapiro's Ribs Discography

  • Shofarot Verses
    2014 · Tzadik Records
  • Essen
    2008 · Tzadik Records
  • It’s in the Twilight
    2006 · Tzadik Records
  • Midnight Minyan
    2003 · Tzadik Records

The hits

Top Paul Shapiro's Ribs Songs

  • The Whistle Song
    1991 · Billboard Dance Club Play #1

Follow Paul Shapiro's Ribs for updates on future dates and projects. For booking inquiries and the latest news, connect with the artist’s official profiles and stay tuned for more performances across venues in New York City and beyond.

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