The ESSENCE Festival is a time of jubilation, inspiration and connection. It’s also a celebration of Black music and culture that continues to shape and redefine the cultural landscape—not ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA – JULY 04: Recording artist Usher Raymond performs onstage at the 2015 Essence Music Festival at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on July 4, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

But those are minor quibbles, at least for me. While most folks probably don’t get to go to quite as many concerts as a music writer, I’d argue that the entire point of Essence Festival is not ...

With a legendary music lineup, an atmosphere of Black joy, and the backdrop of the Big Easy, the 2024 edition is one that you won’t want to miss. The ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by ...

Both women emphasize perseverance as essential to their political journeys, especially as Black women facing double barriers in predominantly White and male spaces. “You learn at an early age how to ...

The annual Essence Music Festival, held July 1-3 at the Louisiana Superdome and Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, features dozens of artists, as well as empowerment seminars and speeches, and is ...

It’s the best music party in the world. And anybody who hits the ESSENCE Festival stage is about their craft because you gotta be about your craft to hit the stage. The audience is too savvy.

Lauryn Hill is slamming the 'misconception' that she is 'too important to care' about being late to performances after her ...

The 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival is only a week away and we just can’t wait to see all of the amazing performers, hang out with family and friends and eat some mouthwatering New Orleans cuisine.

Jennifer Hudson sent Franklin, a 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival headliner, a special message via ESSENCE.com. “Happy birthday Aretha!’ she wrote. “You are a blessing to us all.” ...