Essence Music Festival is an annual music festival celebrating contemporary African-American music and culture. It is the largest event celebrating African-American culture and music in the United States. [1] It has been held in New Orleans, Louisiana every year since 1995 except for 2006, where it was held in Houston, Texas due to Hurricane Katrina. Essence Music Festival, known locally as Essence Fest, is sponsored by Essence, a magazine aimed primarily towards African-American women. Languages Predominantly American English Religions Protestantism (chiefly Baptist and Methodist); Roman Catholicism; Islam Related ethnic groups Sub-Saharan Africans and other African groups, some with Native American groups. ... Nickname: Location in the State of Louisiana and the United States Coordinates: Country United States State Louisiana Parish Orleans Founded 1718 Government - Mayor Ray Nagin (D) Area - City 350. ... Nickname: Space City Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Country United States State Texas Counties Harris County Fort Bend County Montgomery County Incorporated June 5, 1837 Government - Mayor Bill White Area - City 601. ... Lowest pressure 902 mbar (hPa; 26. ... Essence is an American fashion, lifestyle and entertainment magazine. ...
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^ 2007 Essence Music Festival 'Coming Home' to New Orleans July 5, 6, 7. Retrieved on 2007April 17.
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