Essence Music Festival lineup


Posted April 12, 2010 by Tim Henley Comment on this article Leave a comment

R&B music lovers can attend the three-day Essence Music Festival during the Fourth of July weekend at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans.

The annual event is considered the biggest soul music concert of the  year.  Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige will headline the event, and more than 35 musicians will perform.

The festival will be July 2-4.  A list of the Essence Music Festival performers is posted below. To purchase tickets, go to www.essencemusicfestival.com.

  • Janet Jackson
  • Mary J. Blige
  • Alicia Keys
  • Earth, Wind & Fire
  • Keri Hilson
  • Gladys Hilson
  • Gladys Knight
  • LL Cool J
  • Monica
  • Raphael Saadiq
  • Jill Scott
  • Trey Songz
  • Charlie Wilson
  • DJ Soul Sister
  • Arrested Development
  • Big Sam’s Funky Nation
  • Chrisette Michele
  • Estelle
  • De La Soul
  • Hot 8 Brass Band
  • Irma Thomas
  • Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra
  • Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk
  • Joe
  • Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers
  • Lalah Hathaway
  • Laura Izibor
  • Leo Jackson and the Melody Clouds
  • Little Freddie King
  • Mary Mary
  • Melanie Fiona
  • Mint Condition
  • Rebirth Brass Band
  • Sam & Ruby
  • Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs
  • Soul Rebels Brass Band
  • War

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