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Essence Music Festival
July 3 - 5, 2009
Celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the ESSENCE Music Festival, July 3 - 5, 2009, in New Orleans, LA. It's the Ultimate Party Weekend with live musical performances each night, including Beyoncé, Maxwell, Lionel Richie, Anita Baker, John Legend, ESSENCE ICONS: An All Star Celebration of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly and much more.
The ESSENCE Music Festival®, began in 1995 as a celebration of the 25th birthday of ESSENCE Magazine, July 4th weekend in New Orleans. Three days of cultural activities and three nights of performances by some of our greatest African-American artists made the Festival a success.
The Festival has grown in stature and attendance every year and is an annual destination. It is the largest African-American music and empowerment event in the country, with more than 270,000 attendees enjoying evening performances, plus free daytime sponsored activities, empowerment seminars and celebrity meet-and-greets.
With the best musical artists, the most powerful speakers and the biggest national brands, the ESSENCE Music Festival is three days of unparalleled music, celebration and community.
Visit essencemusicfestival.com for complete details on all of the scheduled events and to purchase your tickets.