The 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival has lined up yet another all-star roster of performers for this year’s event in New Orleans!
Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin, Fantasia and Keyshia Cole are just a few of the names being thrown around (ever heard of them?) and the list doesn’t stop there. Ledisi, Charlie Wilson, Raheem DeVaughn, 90s R&B group SWV, and MANY more will also hit the stage during this exciting weekend.
Since this year’s theme celebrates the “power of our voices,” attendees will not only experience great musical performances and delicious cuisine, but also empowering seminars from Steve Harvey and Rep. Maxine Waters.
“Whether it’s Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul commanding respect or Rep. Maxine Waters demanding better conditions for our community, these powerful voices resonate with our audience like no other,” says Michelle Ebanks, president of Essence Communications Inc.
The 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival takes place July 6-8. Find out all the details to start planning your trip over at Essence.com.