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Big Freedia toasted her long-time fans while welcoming newcomers in her Essence sets.
Essence Fest has ended, but we already have fond memories of that Essence Fest from all the way back in well, 24 hours ago. This year was one of the largest in the 24-year history of Essence Festival, attracting more than 510,000 attendees. Every single night of the Essence Fest nightly concerts was sold out, […]
Mykia Jovan captivated a tight-knit crowd on the first day of Essence Fest.
Tickets may still be available online through ticket-selling sites like Stub Hub.
Pell lit up a hometown crowd with the help of a few other New Orleans musicians.
Catch DJ Kristi Sugarcookie when she spins her favorite records at the Essence Fest Beauty & Style stage!
There’s quite a few Essence-esque places to get into trouble this weekend, if you want to leave the Superdome.
Across the city, breweries are opening their doors and pulling down the screen for outdoor screenings of films, giving people a chill spot on hot summer’s evening.
The hilarious ladies of Black Girl Giggles share their tips, so we can show up the right way to a New Orleans Cookout. “You didn’t throw in any coins, but you managed to bring Tupperware? I don’t appreciate that.” Don’t be that guy.
Grammy-nominated, New Orleans native PJ Morton is embarking on his “More Gumbo” tour, and took a break to give a soul-filled NPR “Tiny Desk Concert” recently.