Music World Entertainment Announces the Release of 'The 15th Anniversary of the Essence Music Festival' on CD & Deluxe DVD/CD Package June 15

HOUSTON, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Music World Entertainment will commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the Essence Music Festival with a special CD and deluxe DVD/CD package of the top live performances from the 2009 music event.  The CD and the two-disc set titled, "The 15th Anniversary of the Essence Music Festival" is the most expansive music collection in the history of the festival and will be released June 15 on Music World Music.  

The Essence Music Festival is the nations largest annual gathering of African-American music and culture featuring emerging, superstar and legendary recording artists.   The 2009 Essence Music Festival drew a record-breaking 428,000 attendees in New Orleans.

Capturing the festival experience, the deluxe DVD features 9 live performances and the CD contains 10 tracks by award winning and multi-generational artists.

About Music World Entertainment

Music World Entertainment (MWE) is headed by Mathew Knowles, Founder, President and C.E.O. Music World Entertainment is one of the world's leading entertainment and music conglomerates dedicated to bringing quality entertainment.  The MWE worldwide platforms include successful record label ventures, recording artist and producer management services, artist development services, a master catalog series, film ventures, television productions, licensed and merchandise products, sports endeavors, community philanthropic work and investment and property holdings.   The Houston headquarters is home to a performance and event facility, House of Dereon Media Center, hosting special events including charity galas, corporate parties and private functions.   MWE has offices in Houston, New York, Los Angeles and London.  www.musicworldent.com

About Essence Music Festival

The ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL is the nation's largest annual gathering of African-American music and culture; in its 16-year history, it has featured an array of performers including Alicia Keys, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Chaka Khan, Destiny's Child, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gladys Knight, LL Cool J, Jamie Foxx, John Legend, Kanye West, The Isley Brothers, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Maxwell, The O'Jays, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Toni Braxton, Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams. The 2010 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL is executive produced by Essence Festivals LLC and produced by Rehage Entertainment. Essence Festivals LLC is a division of Essence Communications Inc. (ECI). For additional information about ticket sales, accommodations and the latest news about the ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL, visit www.essencemusicfestival.com.  For the most updated information on the ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL's weekend long festivities, please visit Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/EssenceOnline/68771922854?ref=ts#!/profile.php?id=1662732956&ref=ts) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/essencemusic).  The presenting sponsor for the 2010 Essence Music Festival is Coca-Cola.   Other 2010 sponsors include Coors Light, CoverGirl Queen, Ford, McDonald's, Olay, Pantene, Tide, TV One, U.S. Army and My Black is Beautiful.  

SOURCE Music World Entertainment

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