Tens of thousands of music fans flocked to the Superdome and Convention Center for Essence Fest 2015.
The “Party with a Purpose” showcased a variety of musical acts and empowerment seminars over the July 4th weekend.
All photos by Laura DeFazio. Click here to view the gallery on Flickr.
Esperanza Spalding at Essence Fest 2015
Esperanza Spalding at Essence Fest 2015
Esperanza Spalding at Essence Fest 2015
Esperanza Spalding at Essence Fest 2015
Esperanza Spalding at Essence Fest 2015
Esperanza Spalding at Essence Fest 2015
Esperanza Spalding at Essence Fest 2015
Esperanza Spalding at Essence Fest 2015
Esperanza Spalding at Essence Fest 2015
Esperanza Spalding at Essence Fest 2015
Esperanza Spalding at Essence Fest 2015
Esperanza Spalding at Essence Fest 2015
Missy Elliot at Essence Fest 2015
Missy Elliot at Essence Fest 2015
Usher at Essence Fest 2015
Missy Elliot at Essence Fest 2015
Banji at Essence Fest 2015
Essence Fest 2015
Marvin Sapp at Essence Fest 2015
Essence Fest 2015
Essence Fest 2015
Essence Fest 2015
Essence Fest 2015
Kinfolk Brass Band at Essence Fest 2015
Kinfolk Brass Band at Essence Fest 2015
Al Sharpton at Essence Fest 2015
Esperanza Spalding at Essence Fest 2015
Esperanza Spalding at Essence Fest 2015
Esperanza Spalding at Essence Fest 2015
Esperanza Spalding at Essence Fest 2015
