This Fourth of July weekend in New Orleans, the Essence Music Festival
will celebrate its 14th year running with star-studded performances by
Kanye West, Mary J Blige, Chris Brown, Rihanna, J. Holiday [click to read], Jill
Scott, and more.
The 14th annual festival will also feature the Essence Empowerment
Series, a series that will consist of several seminars on Friday and
Saturday and an afternoon of praise and worship on Sunday; leading the
seminars will be Tyler Perry, Bill Cosby, Reverend Al Sharpton, Soledad
O’Brien, and others.
“The Essence Music Festival is truly the ultimate party weekend
this Fourth of July; celebrating black culture with an unparalleled
combination of music, arts, and empowerment,“ Michelle Ebanks,
President of Essence Communications Inc. said in a statement. “We have
an extraordinary line-up of A-List talent in the Louisiana Superdome
and the daytime Essence Empowerment Seminars are covering the issues
impacting our community with critical examination, motivation and
inspiration.“
For more information on the Essence Music Festival including how to get tickets visit Essence.com/emf.
Reported by Danielle Harling.
