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Home • 2014 ESSENCE Festival

Music Monday: Remembering Luther Vandross

Some of our favorite songs from the velvet voice.
Music Monday: Remembering Luther Vandross
By Essence · Updated October 27, 2020

In celebration of Luther Vandross’ birthday on April 20th, we’re starting the week playing our favorite songs from the velvet voice that left us too soon.

One of our favorite festival moments was the Luther Vandross tribute in 2003 featuring Patti Labelle, Gerald Levert, Kelly Price, Usher, Faith Evans, Ashanti, and Ron Isley. You don’t want to miss any special moments at this year’s 20-year anniversary. Get your tickets here.