Essence Magazine launched the Essence Festival of Culture in 1995 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the publication. Last ...

While musicians like Jill Scott, Maxwell, Master P and GloRilla rock the Caesars Superdome each night during the Essence ...

New Orleans' vibrant culture will be center stage in a few days when the ESSENCE Festival takes over the city. As several ...

The festival will be held on July 3 through July 6 and will include many musical performances, including Boys II Men, Master ...

Attendees file into Essence Fest's daytime activities in 2024. Video: Chelsea Brasted/Axios Essence Fest returns to New Orleans July 3-6, with events throughout downtown and inside the Ernest N.

On Sunday, Dupri will lead a tribute to Jones as part of a new “Essence Flowers” series at the festival. The show will ...

From delectable bites to delicious wine samples and engaging conversation about the cultural impact of food, this stage won’t let you down.

Acclaimed New Orleans bounce artist Mia X has canceled a scheduled appearance at Essence Festival, citing a lack of respect ...

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 06: (L-R) Bettina Fisher, Janet Hubert and Taylor K. Shaw speak onstage for the “Animating ...

ESSENCE Fest solo? Not only is it possible—it’s a power move. You call the shots, move on your own terms, and make the ...

Black leaders in business, media and policy including many based in New York, will converge on New Orleans next week for ...

The Essence Festival of Culture will keep attendees busy, but people still need to eat. Here are 20 Black-owned New Orleans ...