Ne-Yo and John Legend have been both appointed to sing at this year's Essence Music Festival celebrating black music and culture. They will entertain music fans at the gig to be held for three days starting from July 3.
Other singers lined up to make live performances at the event include Maxwell, Anita Baker, Al Green, Robin Thicke, Eric Benet, Jazmine Sullivan, Janelle Monae, Keri Hilson and Raphael Saadiq. More musical acts may be added in coming months, according to Michelle Ebanks, president of Essence Communications Inc.
Back in December 2008, Beyonce Knowles has also been confirmed to headline the Essence Festival. She has appeared at Essence at least three times, either individually or with her former group, Destiny's Child.
Set as a star-studded show, 2009 Essence Music Festival will include special events surrounding the Essence Festival's 15th anniversary and the recent inauguration of president Barack Obama. Previous performers at the event included Mary J. Blige, LL Cool J, Alicia Keys and many more.
 |   Bad Romance Lady GaGa |
 | Fireflies Owl City |
 | Empire State of Mind Jay-Z |
 | Tik Tok Ke$ha |
 | 3 Britney Spears |
 | Meet Me Halfway Black Eyed Peas |
 | Down Jay Sean |
 | Party in the U.S.A Miley Cyrus |
 | Paparazzi Lady GaGa |
 | Whatcha Say Jason Derulo |
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