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The numbers are in: ESSENCE ... year. Festival attendees spent an average of $3,135 during their time in New Orleans, dropping $847 per day on everything from luxury hotel stays to Black-owned ...

Despite country music's roots, Black ... The Long Road Festival, co-curated the "From Where I Stand" concert at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and been one of many artists featured ...

On the festival's opening day this year, 6 Music late afternoon presenter Huw Stephens broadcasts his show from YES in ...

The award show highlights Black women in entertainment. The honorees at the 2025 Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards are getting their praise for their monumental careers. Teyana Taylor ...

Samples continue to be a huge part of our current music culture. Some of the biggest artists in the world have used them to create incredible hit records that have gone on to become classics in ...

Beyond country music, Black ... artist in residence with the Civil Rights Corps. However, Floss' success has reached beyond the borders of Nashville. He has toured nationwide and hit major ...

While many artists fade after a few years in the spotlight, Khan has consistently evolved. Whether releasing new music, curating London’s Meltdown Festival ... of Black women’s contributions ...

BLACK COFFEE joins the lineup of artists for the 25N 51E Music Festival. The festival is headlined by Tiësto who will perform on the main stage! The Afro-house visionary is known for his deep, melodic ...

From returning elder statesmen to the next wave of artists and producers fusing musical genres, Austin is packed this year with pioneer performers. With EDM, electropunk, country, grunge, indie ...