4/17/20 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Judith Jamison- Josephslegende (The Legend of Joseph)

Josephslegende (The Legend of Joseph), Op. 63, is a ballet in one act for the Ballets Russes based on the story of Potiphar’s Wife, with a libretto by Hofmannsthal and Kessler and music by Richard Strauss. Composed in 1912–14, it premiered at the Paris Opera on 14 May 1914. Continue reading

4/16/20 O&A NYC HEALTH AND WELLNESS WITH SIMEON PANDA: How To Fade Your Own Hair- A Step By Step Hair Cut Tutorial

With barbershops closed Master Trainer Simeon Panda gives a step by step haircut tutorial. Continue reading

4/13/20 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Samuel L. Jackson- Stay The F*ck At Home ( Uncensored )

Known for a wide range of action movies where he delivers his iconic and melodic rendition of the word Motherf*cker; Samuel Jackson  delivers the message of the moment- Stay the F*ck at home. Continue reading

11/20/21 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Louis Johnson’s Forces of Rhythm (Excerpts) Dance Theatre Of Harlem


Louis Johnson’s ballet, Forces of Rhythm choreographed in 1971, became a signature piece for the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Company. Johnson blended ballet, jazz, modern and West African dance creating a unique movement collage, which distinguished the company’s versatility. Forces of Rhythm took place alongside the works of George Balanchine, Arthur Mitchell, Geoffrey Holder, and other choreographers for the fledging ballet company. Continue reading

4/11/20 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ MOVIE : Extraction | Netflix

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Titled Extractionthe film has been written by Joe Russo and produced by Joe and his brother Anthony Russo, while Sam Hargrave has directed the thriller. The movie itself stars Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, a mercenary who has been recruited by an international crime lord to rescue his kidnapped son. Continue reading

4/11/20 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: BAPE NY Enlists Shaun Crawford for 15th Anniversary T-Shirt Design

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

BAPE NY has tapped Harlem-based graffiti artist Shaun Crawford for a release of special T-shirts. Retailing for $99 each, the tees will drop exclusively on BAPE’s website starting today.The graffiti artist commemorates the store’s SoHo location.

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4/11/20 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Diamond Platnumz – Jeje

 Diamond Platnumz  is a Tanzanian Bongo Flava artist and dancer from Tanazania. He is best known for his hit song Number One which he featured Davido. Continue reading

4/10/20 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Dance Theatre of Harlem- Creole Giselle

Arthur Mitchell’s Creole Giselle performed by the Dance Theatre Of Harlem (DTH), and set the traditional story of Giselle in 1841 Louisiana broke barriers with this all African American adaptation.  Continue reading

4/8/20 O&A NYC MAGAZINE: Remembering Louis Johnson

By Walter Rutledge

Louis Johnson’s passing marks the end of an era in Black dance. Johnson was the last of the of his generation of 20th century American choreographers of African descent and International renowned. His contemporaries, Alvin Ailey, Talley Beatty, Geoffrey Holder, Donald McKayle, and Arthur Mitchell, all forged through the restrictive Jim Crow era of hatred and segregation; that unfortunately included the arts- and dance. Continue reading