The lineup was just announced. No one earth shattering or surprising. Mainly mainstream acts, of course. They’ve had better lineups TBH. https://www.essence.com/awards-events/2019-essence-festival/essence-festival-2019-lineup/

I’m looking forward to Missy, Frankie Beverly, BBD with Bobby, Teyana Taylor, Rakim, Tweet, El Debarge and a couple others. They’re all on my bucket list.

I thinking about another quick weekend trip to NYC this spring. Blue Note is having a jazz drummer series. I’d like to see Karriem Riggins doing his own material.