Essence Music Festival
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| Country and Region | United States — Louisiana |
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| Type of Festival | Music |
| Location of Festival | New Orleans, Louisiana USA |
| Festival Address Information | Essence Music Festival |
| Festival Description | The Essence Music Festival celebrates black music and culture with a stellar line-up of artists and empowerment seminars. The festival is hosted by Nephew Tommy, with special appearances by Steve Harvey. In 2006 festival moved to Houston’s Reliant Stadium (Texas), due to the damage caused by hurricane Katrina. Since 2007 the festival has returned to its home of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Festival Dates | July 2 - 4, 2010 |
| Festival Links |
Festival Events:
Programming 2010:
- Friday, July 2
- Janet Jackson
- Raphael Saadiq
- Charlie Wilson
- Monica
- Mary Mary
- Irvin Mayfield and The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra
- Chrisette Michele
- Irma Thomas
- Arrested Development
- Big Sam’s Funky Nation
- WAR
- Ruben Studdard
- Little Freddie King
- Saturday, July 3
- Alicia Keys
- Gladys Knight & The Pips
- LL Cool J
- Keri Hilson
- Joe
- Rebirth Brass Band
- Mint Condition
- Leo Jackson & Melody Clouds
- Laura Izibor
- Sam & Ruby
- De La Soul
- Soul Rebels Brass Band
- Sunday, July 4
- Earth, Wind & Fire
- Mary J. Blige
- Jill Scott
- Trey Songz
- Lala Hathaway
- Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk
- Estelle
- Hot 8 Brass Band
- Shamarr Allen and The Underdawgs
- Melanie Fiona
- PJ Morton
- Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
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Podcast Interviews:
- If you like this festival — listen to…
- Leatrice Ellzy, program manager of the National Black Arts Festival
http://kadmusarts.com/blog/?p=186
- Leatrice Ellzy, program manager of the National Black Arts Festival
- Beyonce Knowles to Perform at 2009 Essence Festival (Ace Showbiz, December 3, 2008)
http://kadmusarts.com/festivalnews/?p=7916 - Essence Music Festival relocates to Houston (Associated Press, November 16, 2005)
http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/111705/mus_E0508.shtml - Essence looks to festival attendees as source for more subscribers, by Mickey Alam Khan (Target Market News, October 25, 2005)
http://targetmarketnews.com/storyid10260502.htm - Stars lend their Essence at music festival (USA Today, March 15, 2005) http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2005-03-15-essence-fest_x.htm?csp=36
Practical Info:
Venue:
- Louisiana Superdome
Sugar Bowl Drive
New Orleans, LA 70112 USA
http://www.superdome.com/index.php
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