2/3/18 O&A NYC FOOD- SUPER BOWL WING WEEK: Sweet Chili Chicken Wings

Sweet Chili Chicken Wings is our first Super Bowl Wing Week choice. These spicy wings may resemble traditional Buffalo wings in appearance, but a blend of soy sauce, tahini, ginger, garlic, and Asian chili sauce makes these wings major-killer.  Continue reading

1/30/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Breakdance (1984)

Breakin’, released as Breakdance: the Movie or Break Street ’84 in some countries, is a  breakdancing-themed comedy-drama film directed by Joel Silberg and written by Charles Parker and Allen DeBevoise based on a story by Parker, DeBevoise, and Gerald Scaife. Continue reading

1/28/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Fela Kuti- Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense (1984) Live In England

Fela Kuti the King of Afrobeats performs Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense live in England (1984)  Continue reading

1/24/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Dior Spring/Summer 2017 Full Fashion Show

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Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut at Christian Dior made fashion history when she became the first woman ever to take charge as creative director of this storied house. The Dior mystique has long stood for “femininity” in the psyche of French culture. Continue reading

1/23/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Josephine Baker- Zouzou (1934)


 Zouzou(1934) starring American singer, dancer, actress Josephine Baker became the first motion picture to feature a black actress in the starring role. Continue reading

1/19/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Act V (Finale) Martin: A Ballet By Gordon Parks- Mourning Place

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The final act takes place after the death of Dr. King . John Jones (Dr Martin Luther King) Sheila Rohan (Rosa Parks) and James E. Murphy (Assassin). Continue reading

1/22/17 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Prince / Miles Davis Concert 12-31-87


Prince and Miles Davis perform on New Years Eve 1987 at Paisley Park.  Continue reading

1/21/17 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Sade- Live In Munich (1984)

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Sade: Live in Munich from ethereal songstress Sade captures a live performance by the artist, recorded live in Munich in 1984.  Continue reading