Stars Support New Talent at Music Showcase

Headlined and co-curated by hip-hop star Common, the Hennessy Artistry Series attracted an impressive group of stars Wednesday night at New York's Terminal 5.

Guests such as Eve, Penn Badgley, Lucy Liu, and Ashanti were entertained by house band The Roots and upcoming talent.

Co-curator Questlove of The Roots said, "We've had so much fun hashing out line-ups that will flow well with each other. We worked hard to blend talent with us and Common that will surprise and excite [the] Artistry audience."

This annual showcase shines the spotlight on new and indie talent, with a focus on blending a range of sounds. Hennessy hosted additional showcases in the last few weeks in Chicago, Atlanta, and Houston. Top artists such as Pharrell, Robin Thicke, The Strokes, and Leona Lewis have performed in the Hennessy Artistry Series in previous years.

Published 10/8/09 by