“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, ...

New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, has a longstanding relationship with music—music contributes to the city’s sense of history as well as the present-day atmosphere of the region. And with the ...

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 ...

Happy Friday, folks. With us now in the middle of May, the music industry is gearing up for the summer by releasing some of the hottest music to date. Whether you’re a fan of Hip-Hop, or an Afrobeats ...