According to the Associated Press, D’Angelo is scheduled to hit the stage at the 2012 Essence Music Festival, where he will perform on opening night.

 

The event will take place between July 6-8 in New Orleans, Louisiana and feature additional performances by Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin, Trey Songz and many more.

 

Recently, D’Angelo returned to the stage with several performances overseas. He made his first appearance at Filadelfiakyrkan in Stockholm, Sweden where he performed a new single titled “Sugar Daddy.” A new album is expected in the near future.