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Home • 2014 ESSENCE Festival

Throwback Thursday: The Gospel At ESSENCE Festival

We highlight some of our favorite gospel singers who have shared their gift of song during festival weekend.
By Essence · Updated October 27, 2020
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Mary Mary
Throwback Thursday: The Gospel At ESSENCE Festival
Johnny Nunez
02
Smokie Norful

Smokie Norful meant every word when he sang his heartfelt testimony “I Need You Now” at ESSENCE Festival in 2009.

Throwback Thursday: The Gospel At ESSENCE Festival
Johnny Nunez
03
Marvin Sapp and Deitrick Haddon

Marvin Sapp and Deitrick Haddon tore the house down and had everyone on their feet.

Throwback Thursday: The Gospel At ESSENCE Festival
Gus Bennett
04
J Moss

Moss was all about spiritual rebuilding when he hit the festival stage in 2009.

Throwback Thursday: The Gospel At ESSENCE Festival
Gus Bennett
05
Trin-i-tee 5:7

The trio moved every being in the Ernest N Morial Convention Center.

Throwback Thursday: The Gospel At ESSENCE Festival
Scott Legato
06
Kirk Franklin

Kirk Franklin, all smiles.

Throwback Thursday: The Gospel At ESSENCE Festival
07
Fred Hammond and Cece Winans

Gospel greats came together to bless Essence Festival goers.

Throwback Thursday: The Gospel At ESSENCE Festival
Andrew Goetz
08
Tye Tribbett

Tribbett comes to entertain and praise with every inch of his body and never disappoints.

Throwback Thursday: The Gospel At ESSENCE Festival
Scott Legato