The 2010 ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans, Lousiana is the Ultimate July 4th Weekend, featuring three nights of electrifying performances by Jill Scott, Raphael Saadiq, Estelle, De La Soul, Gladys Knight, Earth, Wind & Fire, Melanie Fiona, War, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys and many more. Join the Festival community, get tickets and more info at EssenceMusicFestival.com