The week’s options for live music in New Orleans include a milestone birthday for a local blues legend and a two-night stand ...

From vintage Tennessee Williams to monsters in the park and crap games in New York, local stages will see a variety of shows ...

Essence Festival in New Orleans celebrates Black culture, music, Disney's Tiana exhibit, Hulu's "Reasonable Doubt" and "Nat ...

Rhythm-and-blues singer Justin Garner joins Cupid, the line-dance king from Lafayette, for “Midnight Is for Lovers.” The destined-for-the-dance-floor track is Garner’s first fusion of Southern soul ...

Dom Pipkin, described by Blues in Britain as "one of the world's greatest exponents of New Orleans piano", entertained guests ...

The singer says scheduling issues and "lack of technical preparedness" negatively impacted both her show and attendees' ...

From pioneering independent rap record labels to pursuing pro hoops, if there’s anything a rapper tries, Percy Miller tried ...

Katrina New Orleans, ESSENCE Fest has become a proving ground for Black-led innovation, economic recovery, and cultural power ...

BroadStage has announced its 2025/26 Season featuring unparalleled performances of opera, classical music, contemporary music ...

The Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans transformed into a temple of soulful celebration as the ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s ...

Lauryn Hill and Stephanie Mills are slamming the narratives surrounding their performance delays during Essence Festival.

Discover why Essence Fest remains a powerful force in Black culture, showcasing lively energy and community spirit.