R&B/soul mainstay Marsha Ambrosius is not new to the scene at Essence Festival in New Orleans. In fact, the GRAMMY-nominated British singer/songwriter has been there since the beginning—and she's just getting started.

We caught up with Ambrosius backstage at Essence Fest to get the latest on her new album and discuss the legacy of her music, the time she witnessed an unforgettable Prince performance and the essence of Essence.

Catching Up On Music News Powered By The Recording Academy Just Got Easier. Have A Google Home Device? "Talk To GRAMMYs"