2014 Essence Festival Reveals Night-By-Night Schedule, Puts Single Day Tickets On Sale

The 2014 Essence Festival has revealed its list of night hours. Among other details, the Prince will headline the opening night of the festival's 20th anniversary, July 4, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Is listed as a whole with other artists "special guests". 

In addition, the roots - also known as the house band on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon - Tamar Braxton Tank and have been added to the main stage at the festival roster.

The night breakdown is as follows:

Friday, July 4:

Mainstage ". Performers special guest" Prince, along with is expected to add at least another act the main stage for the 4th of July.

Superlounges: Eve, King, Stephanie Mills, Leela James, Naughty By Nature, Kevin Ross, Estelle and Greta Prince.

Saturday, July 5:

Mainstage: Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, The Roots, Ledisi, Tank.

Superlounges: 112, Funky Nation Big Sam, Michelle Williams, Tevin Campbell, Liv Warfield, Marsha Ambrosius, PJ Morton, Doug E. Fresh and Kourtney Heart.

Sunday, July 6:

Mainstage: Lionel Richie, Charlie Wilson, Erykah Badu, Tamar Braxton

Superlounges: Robert Glasper, Amel Larrieux, K. Michelle, Sebastian Mikael, Raheem Davaughn, Sevyn Streeter, Elle Varner, August Alsina and The Original pinettes.

Additional artists will be announced shortly.

Single tickets go on sale today for the 20th anniversary of Essence Festival, starting at $ 58 per person per night. For information about ticket sales, accommodations.