This is the second story in our series chronicling the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. On the first night of Essence ...

Master P, the legendary hip-hop mogul and founder of No Limit Records, will take his final bow at the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® in New Orleans, bringing his remarkable, decades-long ...

Celebrate 55 years of ESSENCE at the 2025 Festival of Culture in New Orleans with performances, cultural tributes, and experiences.

New Orleans native Beverly Stanton McKenna shares her perspective on attending the Essence Festival as a local.

The 2024 Essence Festival is here, and music icon Janet Jackson has expressed her deep affection for the host city, New Orleans. Jackson, who is set to perform Sunday night at the festival, opened ...

From boutique hotels to Black-owned bed and breakfasts and big names in hospitality, the Crescent City is packed with cozy accommodations.

It’s time for the 30th annual ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans, celebrating Black heritage, culture, and history. While partaking in the party with a purpose, take some time to ...

From stunning oak trees to hidden gem rooftop bars and storied tombs, there's so much to see aside from the common tourist-y stops when you're in NOLA.

As the 30th celebration of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture approaches, we remain focused on continuing to strengthen our ties with the New Orleans and Louisiana community rooted in ongoing ...

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – APRIL 28: Anderson .Paak performs on Day 4 of 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on April 28, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Where To Eat, Stay, And Play For New Orleans Jazz Fest. Ahead of the annual festival, we’ve created a guide to some of the must-stops.

It’s official: The ESSENCE Festival of Culture is returning live in New Orleans! After pivoting to a virtual experience in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic, the ESSENCE Festival will host a ...