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Essence Music Festival
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New Orleans Signs On To Host Essence Music Festival For Five More Years, Fest Expands To Five Days
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Essence Fest Unveils Lineup Featuring Missy Elliott, Mary J. Blige, Nas & More
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Janet Jackson Signs With Paradigm
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Go Pro: How The Live Music Biz Is Developing Artists
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Essence Festival, Magazine Sold
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Essence Preps For South Africa Return
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Diana Ross Ready To Wynn
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Festival Noize: iHeartRadio, Electic Zoo, 80/35, Afropunk, Essence, HARD Summer
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Jill Scott Headlines In The U.S.A.
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