Organizers of the Essence Festival of Culture have revealed that legendary soul group Maze featuring Frankie Beverly will be recognized during this summer’s gathering with “a star-studded tribute” that will “honor their final performance.” Maze was the closing act for the New Orleans festival’s first 15 years, beginning in 1995.
Frankie Beverly performs at the 2019 Essence Festival at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, July 7, 2019, in New Orleans. FILE - In this May 4, 2014 file photo, Frankie Beverly performs at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. Beverly and his group Maze, will perform at the Essence Festival in New Orleans. Frankie Beverly performs at the 2019 Essence Festival at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday, July 7, 2019, in New Orleans.
An Essence Fest social media video last week announcing the July 7 addition to the event’s lineup said Beverly’s long history with the festival will be celebrated, the Fans are asked to wear all-white that night, in keeping with the tradition of Beverly’s closing nights at Essence.
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