JOHN LEGEND, SOLANGE, AND DIANA ROSS AMONG2017 ESSENCE FESTIVAL
JOHN LEGEND, SOLANGE, AND DIANA ROSS AMONG FIRST PICKS FOR 2017 ESSENCE FESTIVAL
Essence announced the first round of performers for the 2017 Essence Festival Concert marking the 23rd annual event which will take place June 30-July 2, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
So far, the headliners are Diana Ross and Mary J. Blige. Other artists confirmed to hit the Superdome stage at the nightly concerts over Fourth of July weekend are Chaka Khan, Doug E Fresh, Erykah Badu, India.Arie, Jazmine Sullivan, John Legend, June’s Diary, Lalah Hathaway, Lizzo, Master P, Michel’le, Moses Sumney, Ro James, Shaggy, Sir the Baptist, Solange, Teyana Taylor, The Jones Girls Feat. Shirley Jones, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Tweet, Yuna, and many more to be announced soon.
“This year’s Festival lineup puts women at the forefront of an incredible weekend of entertainment featuring more than 40 of the world’s most gifted artists and performers,” said Essence President Michelle Ebanks. “It is an honor to welcome the inimitable Diana Ross to the Festival for the first time. Plus, Festival veteran Mary J. Blige is back to share ‘Strength of a Woman’ with her most passionate fans.”
Source: Singers Room/Elle Breezy
