By Shelby Stewart ·Updated June 17, 2024
This story originally appeared in July/August 2024 issue of ESSENCE magazine, on newsstands July 25.
The Fourth of July weekend in New Orleans holds a special significance, not just for locals but for music enthusiasts and aficionados of Black culture worldwide. It’s a time when the Big Easy becomes a nexus of Blackness—the city is buzzing with fans, socialites, celebrities and artists who’ve journeyed to the
