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—announces the first confirmed artist for 2009—Beyonce Knowles. 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:
Confirmed artists 2010:
- Mary J. Blige
- Alicia Keys
- L L Cool J
- Earth, Wind and Fire
- Gladys Knight
- Keri Hilson
- Jill Scott
- Raphael Saadiq
- Charlie Wilson
- De La Soul
- Chrisette Michele
- Joe
- Laura Izibor
- Melanie Fiona
- and more to be named…
Other Sources:
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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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