D'Angelo as he makes his first US appearance in a decade at the 18th annual event taking place July 6-8 in New Orleans. R&B heartthrob Trey Songz will return to the main stage joining previously announced performers Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, Fantasia, Ledisi and more. The official host each night will be Nephew Tommy, comedian and co-host of the long running Steve Harvey Morning Show. Tank, Mary Mary, Marsha Ambrosious, The Pointer Sisters, Q. Parker & Super Jay, Teedra Moses, Melanie Fiona, Carl Thomas and Rebirth Brass Band

NEW ORLEANS, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The ESSENCE Music Festival®, presented by Coca-Cola®, and QuintEvents will bring fans closer than ever

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NEW ORLEANS, June 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- QuintEvents is introducing a new, publicly-available offering of tickets, accommodations and special access packages for the famed ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans, providing fans with an experience previously reserved only for officials, sponsors and media partners. The ESSENCE Music Festival has partnered with industry-leading hospitality company QuintEvents to design, market and fulfill the packages for the July 1-3 celebration at the Louisiana Superdome.

NEW YORK, May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ESSENCE is proud to announce that multi-platinum selling, chart- topping, Grammy award-winning powerhouse USHER will headline the 2011 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL being held July 1, 2, and 3 in New Orleans.