But those are minor quibbles, at least for me. While most folks probably don’t get to go to quite as many concerts as a music writer, I’d argue that the entire point of Essence Festival is not ...

ESSENCE Festival hits different when you show up solo. For the second time, I did it on my own—and loved every minute of it. This year, I spent Friday and Saturday in New Orleans, soaking up the ...

Essence Fest 2025 fills New Orleans convention center with markets, interviews and more The Essence Festival of Culture hosts 'experiences' at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center July 4-6.

New Orleans was once again the epicenter of Black culture, creativity, and community during the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola®. Over the Fourth of July weekend, stars ...

Hotel and short-term rental bookings during this year’s four-day Essence Festival of Culture, held over the July 4th weekend, ...

Stephanie Mills slams 2025 Essence Festival for technical and logistical issues that negatively impacted her performance in ...

On August 31, 2025, the nation’s capital will transform into the epicenter of global Black music culture when Afro+ Fest ...

Lauryn Hill is slamming the 'misconception' that she is 'too important to care' about being late to performances after her ...

Both women emphasize perseverance as essential to their political journeys, especially as Black women facing double barriers in predominantly White and male spaces. “You learn at an early age how to ...

(VOVWORLD) - A festival themed "Essence of the highlands – Convergence of the blue sea" is scheduled to open on August 29 in Gia Lai province. The event will feature a street festival, a cultural ...

Chris Brown, Skilla Baby, Gucci Mane, and more brought the heat to Detroit at the 2025 Tycoon Music Festival. Here’s everything you missed.