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We are so back. ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola®, that is. In celebration of March’s Women’s History Month observance, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture has unveiled its first wave ...

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The Essence Festival of Culture has announced the first group of performers for its 2026 Evening Concert Series. Grammy Award-winning rapper Cardi B is set to make her Essence Fest debut. As one of ...

In celebration of Women's History Month, ESSENCE Festival of Culture(R) presented by Coca-Cola(R) unveils the first wave of performers for its 2026 Evening Concert Series, leading with the LADIES ...

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In celebration of Women’s History Month, ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® unveils the first wave of performers for its 2026 Evening Concert Series, ...