Proving giving never goes out of style, Rihanna took to the Louisiana Superdome stage at the 2008 Essence Music Festival to perform and raise awareness that New Orleans is re establishing it's place as a thriving city.
In addition the festival honored Patti LaBell - as the soul diva as two original members of LaBelle —Sarah Dash and Nona Hendryx performed as well as Chaka Khan, Angie Stone, Ledisi, Chrisette Michele, Ruby Amanfu and Thomas.”