2011 Essence Music Festival Announces Night-by-Night Line-Up

“The Essence Music Festival is privileged to have over forty artists spanning the R&B, funk, soul, classics, hip-hop and neo-soul genres gathering to celebrate the Roots of R&B this Fourth of July weekend,” says Essence Communications President Michelle Ebanks. “We are looking forward to three nights of amazing performances, featuring an all-star cast of trailblazers such as El Debarge and New Edition; legends such as Chaka Khan and George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic; and fan favorites like Mary J. Blige and Trey Songz. There will be even more exciting performers announced soon!” Read more

Janet Jackson at Essence Music Festival 2010

Janet Jackson discusses many topics during an interview in New Orleans getting ready for her first performance at the 2010 Essence Music Festival

Here is a sneak peek at her first ever EMF performance.

Photo: Jennifer Cooper

Editorial: Gabrielle Union for Essence

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Editorial: Essence Magazine

Serena Williams, Iman, and Taraji P. Henson cover the April issue of Essence Magazine. In this issue, the three woman discuss beauty, fitness, and style secretes to looking great at any age.

Editorial: Halle Berry for Essence Magazine

The beautiful Halle Berry covers the March issue of Essence Magazine. The issue hit newsstands Monday, February 12th; this will be her Read more