Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Kem And Miguel Added To Essence Music Festival

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» by Danielle Canada April 13, 2011, 9:23am

The 2011 Essence Music Festival is continuing to expand now that Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Kem and Miguel have been added to this year's lineup.

As previously reported Kanye West, Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige and Trey Songz are set to take over the fest taking place July 1, 2 and 3 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Additionally Boyz II Men, Charlie Wilson, Fantasia, Stephanie Mills, George Clinton And Parliament Funkadelic, Macy Gray, Mavis Staples, Tank, Mint Condition, Kelly Price, Alexander O'Neal & Cherrelle are also set to take the stage.

Now for this year's fest the “Roots of R&B” will be celebrated with help from Hudson, Khan, Kem, Miguel, Naughty By Nature, Doug E. Fresh, Marsha Ambrosius, Mavis Staples, Eric Benet, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Trin-i-tee 5:7, Brian Courtney Wilson and the reunion of New Edition.

Speaking on the latest additions to this year's lineup, Michelle Ebanks, President, ESSENCE Communications Inc. released a statement saying,

"The ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL is bringing together the world's best entertainers representing all genres of R&B -- from the inimitable Jennifer Hudson to the iconic Chaka Khan. We are celebrating the Roots of R&B this Fourth of July weekend! From the powerhouse performances on the main stage to the more intimate jam sessions in the Superlounges, the ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL offers blues, funk, classics and neo-soul that our audience craves to renew their spirit and connect to their joy."

For information about ticket sales, accommodations and the latest news about the ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL, visit http://www.essence.com/festival.

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