ESSENCE Festival of Culture celebrated Black excellence through music, entrepreneurship, and community—while responding to ...

Night 3 brought together music legends and standout style moments under one roof. From diamond-crusted fits to timeless stage ...

From the Superdome to the Convention Center, the stars aligned in the Crescent City for a weekend of unforgettable Black ...

From soul-stirring performances to beauty-filled moments, this weekend was a reminder that moving at your own pace is its own ...

Being in the crowd means feeling the music — dancing, singing, and soaking in every moment. But backstage? That’s where the ...

The ESSENCE team is proud to announce the 2011 ESSENCE Empowerment Experience on July 1-3 in New Orleans during the 17th annual ESSENCE Music Festival.

Take a look through 30 years of Black Joy, celeb sightings, and celebration of our culture through music on the ESSENCE festival stage ...

EMF 2010: A Look Back at ESSENCE Music Festival 2010 Whether you were able to make it out to New Orleans this weekend or not, we have all angles covered for you on the 2010 ESSENCE Music Festival.

There are less than 60 days left before the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival, and it's time to start planning how you'll spend your time at the summer's hottest event! You're in luck, because the night ...

From winning her first Grammy Award, to performing new music at ESSENCE Festival, to her first time meeting Prince, we've got the inside scoop on all things Elle Varner!

As we approach ESSENCE Festival’s 30th anniversary, we reflect on the music that gave the beloved celebration its heartbeat.