1) Essence Fest is happening in the city through the Sunday! Performers this year include Janet Jackson, Doug E. Fresh, and Erykah Badu. Local performers include Mykia Jovan (debut), DJ Jubilee, and Big Freedia. See the whole lineup here.

2) Tipitina's Free Fridays will be hosting a show from Maggie Koerner and Miss Mojo Friday, July 5 starting at 10p. 

3) Leo Nocentelli will be performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday, July 12 in honor of being one of this year's recipients of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Watch it on ABC.

4) Listen back to one of the Henry Butler tributes that have happened on WWOZ in recent days via our 2-week archive. Specific links within.

5) Did you know WWOZ has a YouTube channel? Check it out and subscribe!