11/21/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Judy Garland- Somewhere Over The Rainbow

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In 1939 MGM released the Frank Baum children’s classic The Wizard of Oz. The public wanted child star and box office powerhouse Shirley Temple to play the role of Dorothy. The studio decided to go with 17-year-old newcomer Judy Garland instead. This was one of the first scene filmed it sets the tone for the rest of the film. Continue reading

11/19/16 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT- DANCE: ccn de la rochelle / cie accrorap opus 14

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“In the succession of my creations, OPUS 14 represents a new event borne and adapted by 16 of the finest hip hop dancers. Power, otherness, commitment, poetry of bodies. Ultimately, OPUS 14 is a piece of hip hop.” Kader Attou Continue reading

11/17/16 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive

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Stayin’ Alive, a disco song by the Bee Gees, from the Saturday Night Fever motion picture soundtrack. The song was written by Bee Gees members Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb and produced by the Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten, and Karl Richardson. Continue reading

11/16/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Kendrick Lamar – God Is Gangsta

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

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Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, known professionally as Kendrick Lamar, is an American rapper and songwriter. He embarked on his musical career as a teenager under the stage name K-Dot, releasing a mixtape that garnered local attention and led to his signing with indie record label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE).

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11/14/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington- Filibuster Scene

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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, directed by Frank Capra, starring James Stewart and Jean Arthur centers around Boy Ranger leader-turned U.S. Senator Jefferson Smith, who denounces corporate political corruption and stands up for democracy and youth empowerment in this 1939 film classic. Continue reading