BALTIMORE!! As seen in Essence, Rolling Stone Magazine, BET and many more - Orchestra Noir is bringing the acclaimed Y2K Meets ‘90s Tour to the Lyric on June 28th! Under the direction of Maestro Jason Ikeem Rodgers, the orchestra will take you on a nostalgic ride with a high-energy concert featuring the biggest R&B and Hip-Hop hits from both iconic eras. Get ready to dance and sing along on the ultimate, one of a kind, musical journey! Doors Open: 7:00 PM Concert begins: 8:00 PM | Orchestra Noir

131K views · 3.3K reactions | ABC News Linsey Davis sits down with former Essence Magazine editor-in-chief Susan L. Taylor and chief content officer Michele Ghee about this year’s Essence Fest in New Orleans. | ABC News Live | Facebook

2.1K views · 74 reactions | You are the heartbeat of our festival—the rhythm that keeps us moving and the soul that infuses every note, every dance, and every joyous moment. Your rich heritage, vibrant culture, and unwavering spirit have shaped us, and for that, we thank you. Here’s to 30 years of love, unity, and celebration—let’s keep this thing going. Get your tickets today! | Essence Festival | Facebook

4.4K reactions · 1.1K shares | It’s The Black Joy For Me -ESSENCE Festival of Culture, Presented by Coca-Cola is back in New Orleans June 30th – July 3rd. A weekend full of experiences, with live performances by Janet Jackson, Nicki Minaj, Kevin Hart, Isley Bros, New Edition, Jazmine Sullivan, Summer Walker, The Roots and more! Get your tickets now! | Essence | Facebook

We’re just days away from the biggest celebration of US, the ESSENCE Festival of Culture! From unforgettable performances to conversations that you can only have with your ESSIES, New Orleans is about to be a time! Got your tickets yet? If not, what are you waiting for? July 4th weekend, there’s nowhere else you’d rather be. Tap in now before it’s too late! The ticket link is in the bio! | Essence Festival