2017 Essence Festival NOLA Dedicates One Night of Concerts to Celebrating Women
‘My Path to Strength’ inspired by Festival Headliner Mary J. Blige to Feature All Female Performers
February 21, 2017 (New York, NY) – For the first time ever, the 2017 Essence Festival is celebrating women with ‘My Path to Strength’, a night of concerts featuring all-female performers at the Louisiana Superdome over the Fourth of July weekend. The special event is inspired by previously announced Festival headliner Mary J. Blige’s highly anticipated album “Strength of A Woman”.
See below for a full lineup for the femme-empowered night, featuring newly announced musical acts Jill Scott, Monica, Jhené Aiko, Remy Ma, Ari Lennox and many more.
MAINSTAGE
ARI LENNOX CHAKA KHAN JAZMINE SULLIVAN
JILL SCOTT MARY J BLIGE MONICA
SUPERLOUNGE
JHENÉ AIKO LALAH HATHAWAY LIZZO
MICHEL’LE PJ
REMY MA TEYANA TAYLOR
THE JONES GIRLS FEATURING SHIRLEY JONES
Weekend ticket packages are on sale now with prices starting at $126. For information about ticket sales, accommodations and the latest news about the Essence Festival visit Essence Festival.
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