What does beauty mean to you? That's the question we posed to some of the artists and speakers on this year's ESSENCE Festival lineup. Find out what they had to say.

Some of the world's top global brands will be present at the 2013 ESSENCE Festival, offering samples, makeovers, test-drives, celebrity meet-and-greets and more.

Iyanla Vanzant will discuss how to be happy at the ESSENCE Festival on Saturday, July 6.

MSNBC will broadcast from the 2013 ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans from July 5 - 7.

ESSENCE.com interviews neo-soul singer Anthony David about his new album, his upcoming ESSENCE Festival performance, and working with India Arie.

We take you beyond beignets and gumbo, encouraging you to experience some less popular, but equally delicious, foods in New Orleans.

Inspirational artist Mali Music stopped by the ESSENCE office today to share about his upcoming album, Mali Is, and discuss his ESSENCE Festival performance.

If you're familiar with New Orleans cuisine, you've probably already heard about beignets or gumbo. While those are delicious, there are a few other tasty New Orleans dishes that are too good to pass up. Read on to see what you can't miss while you're at the ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans July 4th weekend.

The ESSENCE Festival has partnered with Music Choice to offer two special playlists featuring Festival artists' music.

Participate in this special ESSENCE Festival promotion for a chance to win a 2013 Ford Fusion vehicle.