Mariah Carey wasn’t the only one to grace the 2016 Essence Music Fest this year. Yes, in what certifies the event as one of the hottest of the year, this past weekend saw the legendary Clark Sisters honored with an all-star tribute at the Essence Empowerment event. Watch performances from Keke Wyatt, Yolanda Adams, Kierra Sheard, Kelly Price, Brian Courtney Wilson, and more below… source: TheGospelGuru.com
During this year’s “Essence Music Festival,” Roland Martin host of “NewsOne Now” sat down with Kem to talk about his new album, “Promise To Love.”…
Kelly Price reached an epiphany right before she turned 40. Now 41, the songstress talks to “The Yolanda Adams Morning Show”at the 20th Essence Music Festival about how her perspective changed. Listen to the audio player to hear how reflecting on her life led her to an awesome new single entitled “It’s My Time.” Kelly says “It’s My Time” wrote itself. Listen to […]
Jill Scott talked with Roland Martin host of “NewsOne Now,” Reginald Ballard – more commonly remembered as “Bruh Man from the 5th Flo” - and Aruba Tommy…
Recently, there has been an uproar over the proliferation of churches singing “harmless” secular music on Sunday morning, like Pharrell Williams’ “Happy”. While some think it’s no problem, others say songs that were created to glorify God are the only ones that should be sung in His house. But what about concert performances outside […]
For many, the July 4th weekend was a time of relaxation or catching up with family and friends. For Anthony Brown & group therAPy, however, this past weekend was one they’ll remember for the rest of their lives. The group is still beaming with excitement from their recent performance at the 2013 Essence Music Festival. […]
The headliners for the 2013 Essence Music Festival were announced Friday, April 6th . The nightly headliners are Beyonce, Maxwell, New Edition, Charlie Wilson, Brandy, Jill Scott, LL Cool J, and Keyshia Cole. Recently added to the festival are Trey Songz, Janelle Monae and TGT (Supergroup Tyrese, Ginuwine, Tank). The 2013 Essence Music Festival, takes place […]
Tina Campbell, the no nonsense, yet passionate and family oriented half of the gospel duo Mary Mary, showed off her baby bump at the 2012 Essence Festival in New Orleans, LA this weekend. Tina and Teddy Campbell are expecting their 4th child together this August! Check out the photos courtesy of Nola.com article courtesy of […]
On the heels of an exciting debut release of his latest CD, Pastor Marvin Winans will be holding Sunday Service in New Orleans, LA this weekend. Invited to speak at the 2012 ESSENCE Empowerment Experience, Winans will deliver the spoken word prior to paying tribute to gospel music giants, Mary Mary and Fred Hammond. The […]
Yolanda Adams, Maurette Brown Clark, Kim Burrell, Byron Cage, Tyronne Foster & The Arc Singers, Tramaine Hawkins, Israel Houghton, Bishop Lester Love and Pastor Marvin Winans will come together and salute gospel mega-stars Fred Hammond and Mary Mary on Sunday, July 8th at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center as part of the 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival. The tribute culminates the three day annual ESSENCE Empowerment Experience taking place in New Orleans July 6-8 where attendees […]
The Word Network will record from the 2011 Essence Music Festival, which will be held in New Orleans July 1st-3rd. During the weekend of the music festival, The Word Network will record The Marvin Sapp Show’s first interview featuring comedian and best-selling author Steve Harvey. The Word Network reaches millions of viewers in over 200 […]
The Word Network will record from the 2011 Essence Music Festival, which will be held in New Orleans July 1st-3rd. During the weekend of the music festival, The Word Network will record The Marvin Sapp Show’s first interview featuring comedian and best-selling author Steve Harvey. The Word Network reaches millions of viewers in over 200 […]
