MC Lyte’s style evolution shows how she’s blended street-smart edge with timeless sophistication across decades. As she ...

Black joy, artistry, and resilience are woven deeply into the fabric of New Orleans. Our beautiful people, our rich history, and our deeply personal stories of both pain and progression […] ...

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

It's a big weekend for New Orleans. The annual ESSENCE Festival visits the city once again, and July 4 fireworks will light ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Essence Festival organizers acknowledge that not only are ticket sales down this year, but some vendors ...

Following his Super Bowl Media Party performance, Shreveport native, DJ Hot Boy Yoshi, has been invited back to the 31st ...

ESSENCE Fest returns with Nina Compton, Master P, Dawn Richard , Freedia, a Katrina Spotlight premiere and more.

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Seven acts are on the bill, and performances begin at 1:30 p.m. Indigo Girls have reunited with their strongest backing band ...

This year's theme, "ISAN SOUL PROUD," celebrates the region's cultural identity and will run for nine days, from 28 June to 6 ...