#EssenceMusicFestival: New Orleans July 6-8!

There’s nothing like New Orleans in the summertime. That is precisely the location of the 2012 Essence Music Festival, headlining artist’s like the one and only Aretha Franklin. Others include Fantasia, Dru Hill, Marsha Ambrosius, Keyshia Cole, and Mary J. Blige. Along with performances, featured speakers will take the stage supplying a dose of empowerment. Expect to see Steve Harvey, Kirk Franklin and Congresswoman Maxine Waters, to name a few. Dates are July 6-8, purchase your tickets now! http://www.essence.com/festivals/2012/essence-music-festival/schedule/artists