Music
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.
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.
Here are some songs we’re listening to on Spotify in the Very Local office while we prep for the Rhythm Nation to arrive.
There will be plenty of time to see out-of-town acts at Essence Fest, but you should make time in your schedule for these local legends and rising stars.