November 30, 2006 @ 12:23 pm

Beyoncé To Perform at Essence Music Festival in New Orleans

by: Bomani Jones

The former Destiny’s Child star will headline the festival’s lineup on Friday, July 6. Few other details have been made available, but both Beyoncé and Essence officials are thrilled that she’s playing New Orleans this summer. right "We are just thrilled to have Beyoncé join us for our 'Coming Home' party as one of the headliners of the Essence Music Festival with what we know will be a one-of-kind performance at the Louisiana Superdome," said Michelle Ebanks, President of Essence Communications Inc. "As a groundbreaking artist with peerless talent, Beyonce is leading what is certain to be an exciting and unique Festival line-up.” "I have performed at the Essence Festival with Destiny's Child and remember it as one of our best concerts. I am so honored to perform at the Essence Festival as a solo act upon its return to New Orleans, post-Katrina," commented Beyoncé. "Essence has been a true believer in the rich heritage of this amazing city and its wonderful people. My family's roots are deep in this area so this will be a wonderful reunion for us as well." More information about the festival will be released as summer approaches. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com.

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