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6/16/16 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: LL Cool J – Paradise ft. Amerie

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Paradise, is a song by rapper turned actor LL Cool J featuring R&B singer Amerie. The track was released in early 2003 as the second single from LL Cool J’s ninth studio album, 10 (2002). A music video, featuring clips from Deliver Us From Eva, was produced to promote both the single and the film. Continue reading

6/15/16 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Maya & Marty- Anna Wintour

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Anna Wintour is often characterized as elitist, reticent and unrelatable, but in a new sketch from Maya Rudolph and Martin Short’s new variety show, Maya and Marty, we get to see a different side of her.  Continue reading

(REPOST) 6/15/16 O&A NYC DANCE: 5 Incredible Argentine Tango Performances

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Lots can be said about performance tango but I am a lot more of a milonga kind-of-guy. Milongas are social dance parties at the dance halls that are less formal, less rigid, and much more nuanced by the small dance floors and relationships that form. Milongas are a place to find “under the radar” performance gems. Here are my top 5 picks of the best Argentine Tango performances at milongas in 2014 (new rankings based on viewers’ choice): Continue reading

6/14/16 Inspirational Tuesday: Comedian Billy Crystal Delivers Funny And Touching Eulogy For Muhammad Ali

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Comedian Billy Crystal looked back on his fondest memories of his time with Muhammad Ali during a funny and heartfelt eulogy for the former boxing champion. Thousands paid tribute to Muhammad Ali on Friday during an interfaith service that concluded with eulogies by his dear friends Billy Crystal, Bryant Gumbel and President Bill Clinton. Continue reading

6/14/16 O&A NYC IN MEMORARIUM: Honoring Orlando- Don’t Cry

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Don”t Cry, an excerpt from On The Block (After Bearden) a full evenings one act dance work choreographed by Walter Rutledge and based on the six panel mural The Block by Romare Bearden. In the section a man, who deeply loved his wife, visits her grave. Her spirit returns one last time. The images were derived from the second panel of the Bearden rural. Continue reading

6/13/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Vic Mensa- There’s Alot Going On

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Victor Kwesi Mensah better known by his stage name Vic Mensa, is a hip hop recording artist & Grammy nominated songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. He is currently signed to Roc Nation and was a member of the group Kids These Days which broke up in May 2013. Following their breakup, he released his first major mixtape INNANETAPE. Vic Mensa is also the founder of a hip-hop collective Savemoney which includes frequent collaborator Chance the Rapper.

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8/9/17 (REPOST) O&A NYC DANCE: Zumanity -Patrick King and Johan King Silverhult

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The original two man duo in Cirque du Soleil’s Zumanity created by Patrick King and performed by King and Johan King Silverhult. Stunning choreography with a chic homoerotic twist. Enjoy! Continue reading

6/13/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Kicks

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Kicks deals with the growing problem of kids getting your kicks (sneakers) stolen. is  Director Justin Tipping, along with a fresh-faced and veteran-filled cast, brings this epidemic to life.  The film is about a fifteen-year-old who discovers that a fresh pair of kicks can have life-changing effects in positive and negative ways. 

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6/12/15 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Duke Ellington Live

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Duke Ellington And His Orchestra perform some of his most famous songs including Mood Indigo, Caravan and Sophisticated Lady. This video features fantastic performance footage of one of Jazz’s greatest stars.

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6/12/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: BeBe & CeCe Winans- Heaven

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Heaven, the third album released in September 1988 by brother and sister duo BeBe & CeCe Winans. The single Heaven and the album of the same name reached number one on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart.   Continue reading