Essence Music Festival is an annual music festival celebrating contemporary African American music and culture. It is the largest event celebrating African American culture and music in the United States. It has been held in New Orleans, Louisiana every year since 1995 except for 2006, where it was held in Houston, Texas due to Hurricane Katrina. Essence Music Festival, known locally as Essence Fest, is sponsored by Essence, a magazine aimed primarily towards African-American women.
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APHIA Annual Convention Gala Pt. 2
This year’s convention was held June 22-25, 2011 and was an action packed event. Chicago is an exciting city and an ideal location for the 2011 convention.
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APHIA Annual Convention Gala Pt. 1
This year’s convention was held June 22-25, 2011 and was an action packed event. Chicago is an exciting city and an ideal location for the 2011 convention.
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En Vouge At The 2001 APHIA Convention Ice Hot Concert
On Thursday, June 23, the female R&B vocal group En Vogue performed several of their classic hits including “Free Your Mind, “Love Don’t Love You, “My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It),” and “Giving Him Something He Can Feel” at the “Ice Hot Concert.” Grammy-nominated saxophonist Brother Gerald Albright also performed at the event, which was hosted by Brother Roland Martin.
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Essence Music Festival 2011 Doug E. Fresh, Fantasia And Usher
Essence Music Festival is an annual music festival celebrating contemporary African American music and culture. It is the largest event celebrating African American culture and music in the United States. It has been held in New Orleans, Louisiana every year since 1995 except for 2006, where it was held in Houston, Texas due to Hurricane Katrina. Essence Music Festival, known locally as Essence Fest, is sponsored by Essence, a magazine aimed primarily towards African-American women.
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Essence Music Festival 2011 Featuring Charlie Wilson, Usher + Convention
Essence Music Festival is an annual music festival celebrating contemporary African American music and culture. It is the largest event celebrating African American culture and music in the United States. It has been held in New Orleans, Louisiana every year since 1995 except for 2006, where it was held in Houston, Texas due to Hurricane Katrina. Essence Music Festival, known locally as Essence Fest, is sponsored by Essence, a magazine aimed primarily towards African-American women.
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Essence Music Festival 2011 Featuring Chaka Khan, Jill Scott And Kanye West
Essence Music Festival 2011 Featuring Chaka Khan, Jill Scott And Kanye West
Essence Music Festival is an annual music festival celebrating contemporary African American music and culture. It is the largest event celebrating African American culture and music in the United States. It has been held in New Orleans, Louisiana every year since 1995 except for 2006, where it was held in Houston, Texas due to Hurricane Katrina. Essence Music Festival, known locally as Essence Fest, is sponsored by Essence, a magazine aimed primarily towards African-American women.
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Essence Music Festival 2011 Concert Attendees II
Essence Music Festival is an annual music festival celebrating contemporary African American music and culture. It is the largest event celebrating African American culture and music in the United States. It has been held in New Orleans, Louisiana every year since 1995 except for 2006, where it was held in Houston, Texas due to Hurricane Katrina. Essence Music Festival, known locally as Essence Fest, is sponsored by Essence, a magazine aimed primarily towards African-American women.
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2011 Essence Music Festival Featuring Kem, Ledisi And Usher
2011 Essence Music Festival Featuring Kem, Ledisi And Usher
Essence Music Festival is an annual music festival celebrating contemporary African American music and culture. It is the largest event celebrating African American culture and music in the United States. It has been held in New Orleans, Louisiana every year since 1995 except for 2006, where it was held in Houston, Texas due to Hurricane Katrina. Essence Music Festival, known locally as Essence Fest, is sponsored by Essence, a magazine aimed primarily towards African-American women.
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