“One Dance” is the song of the summer because (a) it’s an undeniable smash hit and (b) it combines elements of dancehall, Afrobeat, R&B, hip-hop, dance music and pop music. And it combines them well, ...

In celebration of Black Music Month, we are gathering the biggest music news stories from our ESSENCE Fest alums and those who are just as great. Check out the latest with Beyonce, Drake, Nicki Minaj ...

The Essence Music Festival’s Marketplace and Art Expo this past weekend resembled a Monopoly board. Spaces around the perimeter of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center’s conference halls were bought ...

The 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival is only a week away and we just can’t wait to see all of the amazing performers, hang out with family and friends and eat some mouthwatering New Orleans cuisine. Since ...

Just one listen to any of Kim Burrell’s songs is enough to make anyone who’s never heard her name —or her powerhouse voice— a life-long fan. At this year’s ESSENCE Music Festival, the gospel star ...