The ESSENCE Festival, one of the largest consumer live events in the
country, with more than 550,000 attendees, today revealed the first round of
its all-star lineup of performers for the nighttime concerts at the 22nd annual
celebration, which will take place in New Orleans, LA, from June 30 to July 3.
“The ESSENCE Festival is back in New Orleans with an
extraordinary roster of the biggest names and best performers in
entertainment—from global music icons to the industry’s rising stars,” said ESSENCE
President Michelle Ebanks. “We are welcoming Kendrick Lamar, Mariah Carey and
Maxwell to headline the Superdome main stage. In addition, we will be embracing
newcomers like Leon Bridges, Jeremih, Lion Babe, Dej Loaf and The Internet, as
well as fan favorite Charlie Wilson for the ultimate cultural experience in New
Orleans this July 4th weekend.”
Artists confirmed to perform at the 2016 ESSENCE Festival
nighttime concerts at the Superdome include: Babyface, BJ The Chicago Kid,
Charlie Wilson, Ciara, Cyril Neville, Daley, DeJ Loaf, Digable Planets, Doug E.
Fresh, Eric Bellinger, Estelle, Faith Evans, Jeremih, Jidenna Judith Hill,
Kelly Price, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Leshurr, Lalah Hathaway, Leon Bridges, Lion
Babe, Little Simz, Mali Music, Mariah Carey, Maxwell, MC Lyte, New Breed Brass
Band, New Edition, Robert Glasper Experiment, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, St.
Beauty, The Brand New Heavies, The Internet, Tyrese, Tink and V. Bozeman. More
will be announced soon.
In addition, the ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans will
present its first-ever World Music Superlounge, featuring artists from across
the globe, including performers Wizkid, Zakes Bantwini and Skye Wanda
representing Durban, South Africa (in partnership with the eThekwini
Municipality).
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