DT crossing over

CCTV writeup abt Hennessy concert with great mention of David ^__^
Hennessy artistry event-Shanghai concert
Source: CCTV.com
12-05-2006 08:58
Cognac is more than just a drink - it has come to represent an exciting lifestyle. And the top brand of the beverage, Hennessy, now brings its latest concoction to Shanghai - a music festival soaked in the lovely liqueur.
This is not the first pairing of cognac to a high-profile cultural event. From museums to music halls, Hennessy has shrouded itself in the aura of art by sponsoring, or like here in Shanghai, launching programs with international resonance.
The Hennessy Artists Series, a global music experience, has visited 13 Asian cities in the past four months, including Dalian, Chengdu and Hong Kong. And Shanghai's Pudong Exhibition Center, the site for the tour's mega-finale, was lucky enough to have world-class musicians perform Saturday night.
Among them, the most recognizable face was David Tao, China's godfather of R&B. Tao, who has headlined Shanghai before, enjoys an enviable following in the city. And his western upbringing, having spent much of his childhood and adolescence in America - has made him the fitting symbol of cultural crossover sought by the brand.
Other big names included Juliette & the Licks, whose singer Juliette Lewis is also an Oscar-nominated actress. And to top it off there was D-J Sky Nellor, known to have spun for music's royalty including P. Diddy and Britney Spears.
But the event is most significant for its enthusiastic embrace of local artists, such as singing duo Yu Quan. In the same spirited vein, the company conjures up a cocktail at each stop on the tour. There's Hennessy Paris, Hennessy Miami, and now to the delight of alcohol aficionados, Hennessy Shanghai.
Love the music, love the drink!
Editor:Lu Yuying
Reposted from cctv.com
Actually together with the great looking Hennessy promo & english interview on MTV, David really fits the cultural crossover symbol being equally comfortable in the East & West. I like it that he doesn't try too hard to overemphasized his American accent or his ABC chinese. He speaks both languages as natural as possible. I love it when he says, "You can catch me in The Art of Mixing in Shanghai." Anyway, it seems the Shanghai concert will be featured on MTV like the NY event so hopefully can get to see more of David.
Been trying to put some seasonal cheer on this blog but it looks a bit messy, sry abt that. Wanted to put him in a Santa cap but too juvenile >"< so try glamming up the pix of him kinda praying but just looks cheesy. Nvr mind, will do a better one soon, so long as the msg is clear I guess.
Our Dave sure looks like a cultural crossover ambassador here *__*