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11/30/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: Cyber Monday Gets A Special Air Jordan Release

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Jordan Brand’s 30th anniversary stole the show this year! 2015 saw the Jumpman aka Michael Jordan collaborate with Hiroshi Fujiwara’s fragment design and  skateshop Supreme. Even beyond outside influences, the Jordan Brand continuously churned out colorways and models that would thrive off of the hardwood.

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The Air Jordan1‘s three decade celebration was highlighted not by OG colorways this year, but instead by an attention to luxury like never before. The Pinnacle 1s saw a premium price point of $400 (and no, that wasn’t the resale value). Now the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG is getting toned down for a simplistic black and white color known as the Air Jordan 1 “Cyber Monday”. The entire upper is encased in a black remastered leather while a white on white midsole/outsole combination adds a clean finish. Available this Monday, November 30th for $160. 

11/30/15 O&A NYC Hollywood Monday: How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a children’s story by Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel written in rhymed verse with illustrations by the author. In 1957 the book was published by Random House, and it also appeared in an issue of Redbook Magazine. The story criticizes the commercialization of Christmas. The 26-minute short directed by cartoon legend Chuck Jones and narrated by Boris Karloff was originally telecast on CBS on December 18, 1966.

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11/29/15 O&A NYC Sunday Afternoon Jazz Concert: Nat King Cole

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An Evening with Nat King Cole is one of the few Nat “King” Cole concerts ever recorded and arguably the best. All but forgotten in a vault for more than thirty years since its original broadcast in 1961 by the British Broadcasting Company, this captivating show is now available on video for the first time, and in color. With its honest simplicity, “An Evening with Nat King Cole” showcases Nat’s ability to touch an audience with his smooth style and gentle grace as seemingly effortless as they are heartfelt. Songs: Day In Day Out, Here’s That Rainy Day, The Way You Look Tonight, When I Fall in Love, Aren’t You Glad You’re You, In the Good Old Summertime, That Sunday (That Summer), Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer, Let There Be Love, It’s Only a Paper Moon, Sweet Lorraine, Ramblin’ Rose, Mona Lisa, Unforgettable. Continue reading

11/28/15 O&A NYC Gospel Sunday Holiday Series: CeCe Winans- Jesus, You’re Beautiful from Live In The Throne Room (2005)

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Jesus, You’re Beautiful is featured on Throne Room, the sixth studio album by multiple Grammy-winning gospel artist CeCe Winans. In comparison to Winans’ previous projects, this one is more inspirational, with more traditional songs.  In 2004, the 25-city tour Throne Room with the group Anointed performed free admission concerts. The DVD of the concert was recorded in Tennessee near Winans’ home.  Continue reading

11/28/15 O&A NYC Saturday Morning Concert: Bruno Mars Vivo Rock In Rio (2015)

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Bruno Mars mentions Prince, Michael Jackson, and Elvis Presley as artists who influenced and inspired him. Bruno Mars’ vocal prowess is a tenor with a three-octave vocal range. Throughout his journey to stardom, Mars was surrounded by the right support, influence, and mentors. His family of musicians started him early on, exposing him to different instruments they played and different songs genres they performed.  Continue reading

11/27/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Whitney Houston – All The Man That I Need Plus Bonus Track

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All the Man That I Need was first recorded by Linda Clifford in 1982, for her album I’ll Keep on Loving You. In 1991, Whitney Houston had a number one multiple chart hit with the song, from her 1990 album, I’m Your Baby Tonight. Whitney’s version featured production from Narada Michael Walden and the single became a major worldwide hit. Continue reading

(Repost) 11/27/15 O&A NYC Shall We Dance Friday: Sylvie Guillem- Boléro

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One of Maurice Bejart’s most noted works, Bolero shows a woman dancing hypnotically on a tabletop. Sylvie Guillem performed its sinuous caressing and beckoning movements as if she were making incantatory gestures as a high priestess of an erotic ritual. Men seated motionless on chairs at the sides of the stage fall under her spell and slowly come to life. As Ravel’s familiar score mounts to a mighty climax, they dance around the table and at last jump on it to join the woman. The ballet is a remarkable image of awakening desire. Continue reading

11/26/15 O&A NYC Throwback Thursday: Luther Vandross – Here And Now (Live from the Royal Albert Hall)

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Here and Now at Royal Albert Hall in 1994, originally released on Luther Vandross’ The Best of Luther Vandross (The Best of Love) in 1989. Continue reading

11/25/15 O&A NYC Thanksgiving Bonus: Everything You Know About Thanksgiving is WRONG

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Thanksgiving is a great holiday, but the whole story we’re taught in school about Pilgrims and Native Americans is basically, just WRONG. Everything from the Native Americans and Pilgrims being best friends, to the outfits the Pilgrims actually wore, down to even the eating Turkey is based on loose half-truths and propaganda. So join Franchesca as she serves up some Thruthsgiving!

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O&A NYC wish you a Happy Thanksgiving

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