Essence Fest 2023 kicks off in New Orleans as ‘crown jewel of Black culture’

The celebration is striving to attract younger attendees, and each night younger artists will appear alongside the legends.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Nearly 30 years ago, creators of Essence Magazine came to New Orleans to celebrate the publication’s 25th anniversary with a salute to Black women highlighting culture, empowerment conversations with the nation’s thought leaders and, of course, music.

The Essence Music Festival has since morphed into the  today! 

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