Essence Music Festival 2013

July 4-7, 2013

New Orleans, LA

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Known as 'the party with a purpose.' Essence Music Festival got its start in 1995, celebrating the 25th anniversary of its namesake magazine Essence. Taking place in the heart of New Orleans, attendees can choose to purchase tickets for the series of concerts at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome or partake in the free daytime activities around the city.

Festival Info

Venue: Mercedes-Benz Superdome



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2013 Artist Lineup
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  • Alice Smith
  • ANTHONY DAVID
  • Avery*Sunshine
  • Beyoncé
  • BIG DADDY KANE
  • Bilal
  • Biz Markie
  • BLACKSTREET
  • Brandy
  • Brass-A-Holics
  • BRIDGET KELLY
  • Carla Ferrell
  • CHARLIE WILSON
  • Chrisette Michele
  • Cupid
  • Daley
  • Deep Cotton
  • Doug E. Fresh
  • Emeli Sandé
  • F. Stokes
  • Faith Evans
  • Gina Brown
  • Greta Prince
  • Janelle Monáe
  • JILL SCOTT
  • JODY WATLEY
  • KEYSHIA COLE
  • KOURTNEY HEART
  • LEELA JAMES
  • LES NUBIANS
  • LL COOL J
  • Luke James
  • Mali Music
  • Marsha Ambrosius
  • MAXWELL
  • Maya Azucena
  • MIA BORDERS
  • Mike Swift
  • MINT CONDITION
  • NEW EDITION
  • PJ Morton
  • Rachelle Ferrell
  • Roman GianArthur
  • Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs
  • Simphiwe Dana
  • Solange
  • St. Beauty
  • Stooges Brass Band
  • Tamia
  • TGT
  • Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles
  • Trey Songz
  • Tweet
  • Water Seed
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