2009 Essence Music Festival Day 2: Maxwell, Robin Thicke, Ryan Leslie and More!

July 6, 2009 by The Master Chief

Maxwell // 2009 Essence Music Festival (Day 2)

R&B crooner Maxwell performed Saturday night (Jul 4) at Day 2 of the Coca-Cola sponsored 2009 Essence Music Festival, held in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Louisiana Superdome. Fellow R&B singer Robin Thicke also took the main stage that night, while singer/producer Ryan Leslie performed on one of the smaller stages. Continue reading for lots of photos of celebrities performing and enjoying the weekend’s festivities.

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Maxwell // 2009 Essence Music Festival (Day 2)

Robin Thicke // 2009 Essence Music Festival (Day 2)

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Robin Thicke // 2009 Essence Music Festival (Day 2)

Ryan Leslie // 2009 Essence Music Festival (Day 2)

Ryan Leslie // 2009 Essence Music Festival (Day 2) Ryan Leslie // 2009 Essence Music Festival (Day 2)

Brian McKnight // 2009 Essence Music Festival (Day 2) Janelle Monae & Laurie Ann Gibson // 2009 Essence Music Festival (Day 2)

T.D. Jakes & Doug E. Fresh // 2009 Essence Music Festival (Day 2) Raphael Saadiq & Clifton Powell // 2009 Essence Music Festival (Day 2)

Melanie Fiona // 2009 Essence Music Festival (Day 2) Chico DeBarge // 2009 Essence Music Festival (Day 2) Alonzo Mourning & Raphael Saadiq // 2009 Essence Music Festival (Day 2) Al B. Sure // 2009 Essence Music Festival (Day 2)

Eva Marcille, Raphael Saadiq & Jazmine Sullivan // 2009 Essence Music Festival (Day 2)

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  • Shan

    I wish I could have been there to see Maxwell, 1 of my favorites! Heard the album today, it is great! Well worth the wait. Have y’all heard about this singer named K’Jon, he has that song “On The Ocean” …he gives that Maxwell vibe…yall should check him out at http://www.myspace.com/whoiskjon

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