The concert schedule has now been released for the hottest three-day concert event of the summer. The Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, LA will see a variety of hip-hop and R&B stars performing from July 3-5 at the Superdome.

With a different host (Jaime Foxx, Wanda Sykes, A.J Jamal and the Tom Joyner Morning Show) each night, concert goers will be well entertained throughout the concert. On July 3rd Nelly and the St. Lunatics are on center stage as well as Keith Sweat, Dianne Reeves and Third World. July 4th, P.Diddy and the fam (New Edition, Carl Thomas, Faith Evans and Loon) will be bringing in Independence Day along with Biz Markie, Doug E Fresh and the S.O.S Band.

On July 5th Frankie Beverly and Maze will headline the concert with Will Downing and Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers among others are performing. Other performers for this event will be Nappy Roots, Smokey Robinson, Anita Baker and Jaheim. Tickets for the event are between $35-125.00 and can be purchased from Ticketmaster.com.