Dr. Juanita Bynum served as spiritual leader for the festival's Afternoon of Praise, Worship and Inspiration, and is ready to enjoy the show later that evening.
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2008 ESSENCE Music Festival Flashback: Day 3
Dr. Juanita Bynum served as spiritual leader for the festival’s Afternoon of Praise, Worship and Inspiration, and is ready to enjoy the show later that evening.
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2008 ESSENCE Music Festival Flashback: Day 3
Keyshia Cole struts her way to the Superdome stage.
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2008 ESSENCE Music Festival Flashback: Day 3
Community leaders and old friends Cornel West and Tavis Smiley greet each other between seminars.
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2008 ESSENCE Music Festival Flashback: Day 3
Malaak Compton-Rock brought the family dog along while backstage supporting husband Chris Rock.
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2008 ESSENCE Music Festival Flashback: Day 3
Essence Music Festival favorite Mary J. Blige shows her appreciation to loyal fans.
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2008 ESSENCE Music Festival Flashback: Day 3
London singer Estelle finds herself right at home backstage at the festival.
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2008 ESSENCE Music Festival Flashback: Day 3
Crooners Avant, left, and Raphael Saadiq catch up with former “Soul Food” star Darrin Henson during the festivities.
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2008 ESSENCE Music Festival Flashback: Day 3
Gospel duo Mary Mary enter the Superdome all smiles and ready to rock the mic.
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2008 ESSENCE Music Festival Flashback: Day 3
Solange Knowles hangs with dad and manager Mathew Knowles.
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2008 ESSENCE Music Festival Flashback: Day 3
Singer Regina Belle added worship and inspiration to the festival, serving as a seminar spiritual leader.
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2008 ESSENCE Music Festival Flashback: Day 3
Songstress Chrisette Michele and renowned music producer Bryan Michael Cox work the red carpet backstage.
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2008 ESSENCE Music Festival Flashback: Day 3
Keyshia Cole cuddles with her canine companion.
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2008 ESSENCE Music Festival Flashback: Day 3
Funnyman Chris Rock and wife Malaak embrace after his stand-up performance.
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2008 ESSENCE Music Festival Flashback: Day 3
Gospel artist Tye Tribbett offers peace before raising the roof with his choir, Greater Anointing.
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2008 ESSENCE Music Festival Flashback: Day 3
Frankie Beverly rides to the main stage to close out the 2008 Essence Music Festival in style.