The Essence Music Festival will be held in New Orleans between the 4th and 7th of July, 2013. Various artists will be performing on the main stage such as Brandy, Keyshia Cole, Jill Scott, Charlie Wilson, New Edition and Maxwell. Artists such as Les Nubians, Black Street, Anthony David, Jody Watley, Leela James, Kourtney Heart and Mint Edition will be performing at the Super Lounge. Last but not least, Donnie McClurkin, Dr. Steve Perry and Bishop Lester Love, Al Sharpton and Tramaine Hawkins will be at the empowerment stage.