NEW MUSIC AND TOUR FROM MULTI-GRAMMY NOMINATED LEDISI

THE PREMIERE OF NEW SINGLE "HIGH"    (CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO LISTEN)

http://www.okayplayer.com/audio/ledisi-high-audio-song-premiere.html

Photo Courtesy:  Ephoto-EMF-2012

(New York, New York)--Multi-Grammy nominated R &B singer and Verve Label Group artist Ledisi is back with a brand new single “High,” which premiered via Okayplayer.com (Click Here).

"High" is a song of self-celebration, empowerment, and heightened love.  This honest message with raw bravado only emphasizes Ledisi's powerful vocal performance. 

Written by Prince Charlez (Rihanna, Beyonce), Ledisi, Rex Rideout and produced by DJ Camper (Mary J Blige), this track is a bold first offering from Ledisi's upcoming fall LP.  “High” impacts radio May 23 and is available at all digital retailers.

In addition, Ledisi will also be hitting the road with the amazing Maxwell on the "blacksSummers' Tour '17." Ledisi will join Maxwell for 18 cities that will kick-off in Nashville, TN on May 23 at the Bridgestone Arena and will conclude on June 23 in San Diego at the Valley View Casino Arena.  Other cities include Raleigh, NC Virginia Beach, VA, Atlantic City NJ, Newark, NJ and more.

LEDISI TOUR DATES WITH MAXWELL 

05/23/17          Nashville, TN               Bridgestone Arena

05/24/17          Greenville, SC             Bon Secours Wellness Arena

05/26/17          Raleigh, NC                 Red Hat Amphitheater

05/27/17          Virginia Beach, VA       Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater

05/28/17          Atlantic City, NJ           Borgata Resort Spa & Casino–Event Center*

05/30/17          Kettering, OH               Fraze Pavilion*

06/01/17          North Little Rock, AR   Verizon Arena*

06/02/17          Biloxi, MS                     Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

06/03/17          Baton Rouge, LA         River Center

06/04/17          Chattanooga, TN         Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

06/06/17          Columbia, SC              Colonial Life Arena

06/08/17          Newark, NJ                 The Prudential Center

06/09/17          Mashantucket, CT       The Grand Theater at Foxwoods Casino

06/10/17          Nassau, NY                 Nassau Coliseum

06/13/17          Southaven, MS            Landers Center

06/15/17          Toledo, OH                  Huntington Center

06/16/17          Grand Rapids, MI         Van Andel Arena

06/17/17          Milwaukee, WI             Riverside Theatre

06/20/17          Kent, WA                     Showare Center

06/22/17          Sacramento, CA          Golden 1 Center

06/23/17          San Diego, CA             Valley View Casino Arena

ALL NEW: NEW ORLEANS' OWN GINA BROWN SLATED TO KICK OFF ESSENCE MUSIC FEST 2013

ESSENCE MUSIC FEST-FIRST EVER "FAMILY REUNION DAY!"

(New Orleans, LA.)--Gina Brown's got a secret, but I'm spilling the beans!  That's right, ALL NEW my girl and best friend will be one of the featured artists kicking off the annual ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL in New Orleans. This year event organizers announce the first ever "Family Reunion Day!" Essence Fest 2013 features Beyonce', Charlie Wilson, Maxwell, New Edition-just to name a few.  But, before these legendary artists can take center stage, first you'll be rocked out of your seat and dance in the isles with New Orleans' rising star Gina Brown.

Gina Brown, featuring Anutha Level will kick off the "four day music festival July 4th with a day designed with families in mind.  The fire works July 4th will not be limited to the skyline of downtown New Orleans, but with some of the best local artists "The Big Easy" has to offer. 

It's going to be explosive!  Essence Music Fest kicks off July 4th and ends on my birthday July 7th!  YES! You know I'm over the moon because I will spend another birthday and another season covering one of my favorite events with one of the hardest working women in the industry, Gina Brown.

Gina Brown- W&A File Photo

If you haven't been, just know there's nothing like ESSENCE FEST!  For more than 16 years this annual event has attracted music lovers from all around the world to the Crescent City and Gina Brown is definitely the entertainer to take it from hot to "sizzzlllling!" The addition of the "Family Reunion Day" is a great way to ensure there's something for everyone!

The addition of the "Family Reunion Day" is timely and what's a family reunion without "The Electric Slide, The Cupid Shuffle or The Wobble?" Brace yourself--ALL NEW 

The "G-Slide" a critically acclaimed single and line dance that's gaining Brown critical acclaim on the R&B and Southern Soul charts will be just one of the singles this New Orleans based entertainer will perform live.  "G's Spot" has been climbing the blues charts since November 2012 and Gina Brown is sure to take the party to"another level" as leads off what's being billed as "the event of the summer."  

ESSENCE MUSIC FEST-201---Photo: "E"Photo

Since 2010, 'VISION/VOICE/VARION" has been your exclusive "all access" backstage pass all of the exclusive interviews, red carpet arrivals, music and this year is no exception! Book your flight and purchase your tickets today, you won't be disappointed. ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013...."it's going to be epic!"

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS ON ESSENCE FEST and THE FAMILY REUNION WEEKEND:  http://www.essence.com/2013/04/18/essence-festival-announces-first-ever-family-reunion-day

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT ESSENCE FEST MUSIC LINE-UP:

http://www.essence.com/festival/schedule/artist