After a day full of workshops, speakers and Black-owned businesses at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the Essence Festival of Culture's evening concert series brings major musical acts to the ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE)—Janet Jackson has been announced as the headliner for the ESSENCE Festival of Culture, which will take place in New Orleans from July 4 to 7. This marks a significant highlight for ...

In 1995, Essence Festival, affectionately known as Essence Fest, was launched to commemorate the magazine’s 25th anniversary. Since then, the tradition continues on. In celebration of the festival’s ...

Essence Festival 2024 has a star-studded lineup of musical performances including Janet Jackson, Usher, The Roots, Mickey Guyton, Birdman, Ari Lennox, Frankie Beverly and Maze and Victoria Monét. The ...

Usher to join Janet Jackson, Victoria Monet, Birdman & Friends and Charlie Wilson on star–studded list NEW ORLEANS (AP) — R&B superstar Usher will join the night concert lineup for this summer’s 30th ...

The Essence Festival of Culture announced Janet Jackson will perform at its event in New Orleans July 4-7. The festival just announced on May 1 the lineup will feature a showcase of Birdman & Friends, ...