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| Hennessy Presents Hennessy Artistry Hennessy, the world's finest cognac, is hosting a spectacular music experience, Hennessy Artistry, in New York on October 17th, 2006, following a 20 date city tour that is taking the nation by storm. As a brand deeply rooted in the music industry, only Hennessy can bring Kanye West, The Strokes, Goldfrapp and DJ Carl Cox together for one night only as a true testament to the Global Art of Mixing. "Hennessy has been involved with the music scene for over two decades and we are excited to continue to support for both 'up and coming' as well as established artists, " said Yvette Baez-Goss, Brand Director, Hennessy US. Hennessy Artistry will be an evening of pure unification, mixing sound, visual innovation and drinking experiences from around the world. Hennessy will unveil its Hennessy Artistry World Experience bars with the debut of four global Hennessy cocktails. Each bar and signature cocktail will be an introduction to how people mix Hennessy around the world. The closed-door music event in New York City is anticipated to be the hottest event of the season. Celebrities from around the world have been invited to share in the Hennessy mixing experience in front of a limited capacity crowd to create a unique experience. Hennessy Artistry events will be arriving in other locations around the world in 2007. Kanye West -- This best selling artist and innovator has sold over 10 million albums worldwide, has won three Grammys (nominated for eight), two BET awards and has collaborated with stars including Jamie Foxx and John Legend. The Strokes -- One of the most critically acclaimed NYC rock bands in the world, their distinctive style, sound and character have been mimicked by many, but matched by none. Goldfrapp -- Visually stunning performances, glam-diva decadence and the pioneer of electronica sound. Goldfrapp is one of the most innovative groups in new music. The lead singer, Alison, is hailed as one of the sexiest women in UK music. Carl Cox -- Having pioneered his art for over 20 years, taking in styles as diverse as soul, acid jazz, techno, and progressive house, Carl is, without question, one of the world's most successful DJ's and the Godfather of house music. An international superstar who has featured in the DJ top-ten since its conception, Carl Cox is respected as one of the world-leading exponents of the turntable sound. Hennessy Artistry Nationwide Tour is the finale of a 20 date (July-August) tour in the hottest clubs throughout the US mixing celebrity DJ's and renowned musicians. The tour features a fusion of established and emerging artists who are as follows: -- Robin Thicke -- An emerging soul/pop artist, who has been produced by Pharrell Williams and is a protege of Andre; DJ AM -- The entertainment industry's premiere DJ; SA-RA -- A production trio from Chicago and a Kanye West protege; Beverly Bond -- A New York based celebrity female DJ/model/producer; Sleepy Brown -- A rising soul/pop artist discovered by Big Boi from Outcast and produced by Pharrell Williams; Sky Nellor -- A celebrity DJ/model. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |