We’ll be “living life like it’s Golden” when this Philadelphia R&B diva takes the stage.
Jilly from Philly performs at the Superdome mainstage on Saturday, July 5.
This veteran R&B singer is lovingly referred to as “Uncle.”
“Uncle Charlie” will perform on the mainstage on Sunday, July 6.
An ESSENCE Festival veteran, this R&B singer with a signature sound, has performed on the mainstage over 12 times.
The one and only Mary J. Blige performs on the mainstage on Saturday, July 5.
This gospel and pop singer will have us all singing “Say Yes.”
Williams performs at the CoverGirl Super Lounge on Saturday, July 5.
This Queensbridge rapper celebrates the 20th anniversary of his debut album this year.
Nas kicks off the festivities at the “Now Playing” concert at ESSENCE Festival on Thursday, July 3.
We hope this Texas-born R&B singer picks from her “Apple Tree” at the ESSENCE Festival.
The “analog girl in a digital world” will perform on the ESSENCE Festival stage, Saturday, July 5.
This ESSENCE cover girl and New Orleans native recently released an album called The Truth.
Ledisi hits the Superdome mainstage on Saturday, July 5.
This Bronx, New York trio will leave us “Weak” and singing “I’m So Into You.”
SWV takes the Super Lounge stage on Saturday, July 5.
This Philly soul girl with powerhouse vocals is back to performing after a brief retirement from the music industry.
Sullivan joins Nas, Trey Songz, and more, at the “Now Playing” concert at ESSENCE Festival on Thursday, July 3.
Expect this British expat to sing about her “American Boy.”
Estelle will perform at the CoverGirl Super Lounge on Friday, July 4.
We’ll be screaming “O.P.P.” when this New Jersey rap trio hits the stage.
Naughty By Nature takes the stage at the Verizon Super Lounge on Friday, July 4.
Prince has personally picked this Kansas City native to perform her brand of intergalactic soul at the ESSENCE Festival.
Monae will join Prince on the Superdome mainstage on Friday, July 4. More info here.
This singer was once part of a ’90s R&B duo that gave us classics like “Tell Me” and “Baby Luv.”
This R&B diva, new mom and reality star earned two Grammy nods for her song, “Love and War” earlier this year.
Braxton hits the mainstage on Sunday, July 6th. Click here for more info.
