As ESSENCE celebrates the 30th anniversary of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture™, presented by Coca-Cola®, they’ve unveiled a special cover featuring the iconic Frankie Beverly. This year marks a significant moment as Beverly will deliver a final electrifying performance at the festival on July 7th in New Orleans, including a tribute to his greatest hits and a symbolic handover to upcoming artists.
From the very beginning, Frankie Beverly and Maze set the tradition of concluding the festival with their Sunday night performance and the much-loved all-white party. Their hit “Before I Let Go,” from the “Live In New Orleans” album, has become a cultural staple, resonating deeply within the Black community and becoming a festival anthem.
As the 77-year-old R&B legend steps back from live performances, he shares insights on his music’s enduring appeal across different ages in the latest issue of the magazine.
