5/26/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Falz – This Is Nigeria

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

This is Nigeria by Nigerian rapper Falz is an audacious, decidedly necessary critique of Nigerian society inspired by Childish Gambino’s viral video This Is America. Falz is known to use his sharp brand of humor to address social ills in his country.     Continue reading

5/25/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ariana Grande – No Tears Left To Cry

No Tears Left To Cry is by pop artist Ariana Grande from her upcoming fourth studio album, Sweetner.Written by Ariana Grande, Savan Kotecha and its producers Max Martin and Ilya it was released by Republic Records as the album’s lead single on April 20, 2018 alongside its music video.  Continue reading

5/24/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Natalia Makarova & Ivan Nagy (with Itzhak Perlman & Lynn Harrell) – Swan Lake

Natalia Makaova, and one of her favorite partners, Ivan Nagy, dancing the White Swan Pas de Deux from “Swan Lake.” They are accompanied on-stage by violinist Itzhak Perlman and cellist Lynn Harrell. Continue reading

5/24/18 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK 5/24- 5/31: Art, Dance, Film, Music, Theatre … And More

Memorial Day is here!  The weather is finally getting warm, people are out and city is abounding with activity “24- 7- 365”. We have art celebrating popular culture in Harlem. Dance in Midtown and love is in full bloom on Staten Island. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading

5/22/18 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT!: Janet Jackson Billboard Icon Award 2018 Performance

Janet Jackson graced the Billboard Music Awards stage to receive the prestigious Icon Award on Sunday in Las Vegas. Not only was the moment her first television performance in nine years, but it was also the first time she has performed as a mom. Continue reading

5/21/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Andrea Bocelli – Besame Mucho – Live From Lake Las Vegas Resort, USA / 2006

Music video by Andrea Bocelli performing Besame Mucho live from Lake Las Vegas Resort (2006). Continue reading

5/21/18 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Childish Gambino’s Short Film Chicken and Futility

Chicken and Futility, the three-minute short film by Childish Gambino is a stoner version of every extended conversation Tarantino’s ever put to film. There’s philosophical waxing about rolling joints as a metaphor for meeting girls, the socio-political responsibility of eating at Chick-fil-A, and moths hovering around light bulbs as a representation of life’s futility. Continue reading

5/20/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Charlie Wilson- I’m Blessed ( Showtime At The Apollo)

Charlie Wilson performs his song “I’m Blessed” featuring T.I live at the Apollo Theater. Continue reading