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Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015

Before the big show, the real magic happens. Take a look at how the massive ESSENCE Festival is put together bit by bit.
By Essence · Updated October 27, 2020
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Setting The Stage

A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.

Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.
Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage

A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.

Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.
Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.
Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.
Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.
Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage

A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.

Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.
Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.
Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.
Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.
Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.
Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.
Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.
Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.
Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.
Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.
Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.
Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.
Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe
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Setting The Stage
A behind the scenes look at the making of the 2015 ESSENCE Festival.
Setting the Stage: Behind the Scenes at ESSENCE Festival 2015
Michael Rowe

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