The Essence Festival kicks off Friday morning in New Orleans. Now in its 22nd year, the festival will draw sets from speakers like Oprah Winfrey and Ava Duvernay, performances from stars like Mariah Carey and Kendrick Lamar, and a celebration of African American Woman. For those who can’t make it to the Big Easy, fans can catch a livestream of the festivities in the video above beginning at 10 a.m. Friday.