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	<title>summer 2009 issue on sale now &#187; ESSENCE Music Festival</title>
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		<title>ESSENCE Music Festival 2009: Day 2</title>
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Robin Thicke, Maxwell, Jazmine Sullivan, Ryan Leslie, Melanie Fiona, and more celebrated America&#8217;s independence by performing at the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans on Saturday (July 4).


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		<title>ESSENCE Music Festival 2009: Day 1</title>
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Beyoncé, Ne-Yo, Queen Latifah, John Legend, Solange, Keri Hilson, Salt-N-Pepa, and more joined the festivities on Day 1 of the 15th Annual ESSENCE Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans on Friday (July 3).


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		<title>2008 Essence Music Festival: Day 3</title>
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Keyshia Cole signs copies of her CD on the third day of the 2008 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans on Sunday.


Solange and father/manager Mathew Knowles share a moment together.
Photo credit: Johnny Nunez
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		<title>2008 Essence Music Festival: Day 2</title>
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Solange Knowles at the 2008 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans on Saturday.  The second day of the festival featured performances from LL Cool J, Musiq Soulchild, Patti LaBelle, and Chrisette Michele.  Pics below.

    
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Solange Knowles with son Daniel Julez Smith at the first day of the 2008 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.  Watch our interview with Solange on Rap-Up TV.
Rihanna, Chris Brown, Kanye, and more below.


Rihanna made an appearance at the festival.

Rihanna&#8217;s beau Chris Brown performed &#8220;Forever.&#8221;

Solange Knowles

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