8/1/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Shit happens. Clean it up and move on!- Beatrice Achaleke for TEDxKlagenfurt

Beatrice Achaleke was one of speakers on this year’s edition of TEDxKlagenfurt “Ethicpreneurs ahead” went through many hard times, but never gave up. Continue reading

7/31/17 O&A NYC OUT AND ABOUT WITH WaleStylez: Highlights From The 2017 Latex Ball

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

The 27th annual 2017 Latex Ball took place on July 29th at Terminal 5 on Manhattan’s West side. The event sponsored by GMHC (Gay Men’s Health Crisis) took on the moniker Unleash Your Muse, and the evening was a celebration of creativity, unity and awareness.   Continue reading

8/26/17 (Repost) O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Eartha Kitt Live (1968)

Eartha Kitt performs and discusses her life, the Vietnam War, and racism in America.   Continue reading

7/30/17 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Fred Hammond – Father Jesus Spirit 2017 Stellar Award Performance

Fred Hammond performs Father Jesus Spirit from his album “Worship Journal” (Live)! at the 2017 Stellar Award.  Continue reading

9/5/17 O&A NYC DANCE AND MUSIC: FOLI (there is no movement without rhythm) original version by Thomas Roebers and Floris Leeuwenberg

 FOLI, the word for rhythm used by the Malinke tribes of Baro, Guinee Afrika, encompasses so much more than drumming, dancing or sound. It’s found in every part of daily life. Continue reading

7/22/17 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Diana Ross & The Supremes Live In Amsterdam 1968 (Full Concert)

Diana Ross & The Supremes performances recorded live in Amsterdam Netherlands on March 4, 1968. Continue reading

7/16/17 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Savion Glover – Newport Jazz Festival – 08/13/06 (Full Concert)

Savion Glover performs at the Newport Jazz Festival on August 13, 2006. 

Savion Glover – Full Concert – 08/13/06 – Newport Jazz Festival 

7/15/17 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Missoni 2017 Spring Summer Menswear (Full Fashion Show)

Missoni’s uniquely dense kaleidoscope of color do seem to have an affinity with South American artisan weaves. The Missoni family traveled to that continent when Angela was 15, and a jacket she bought in Guatemala provided the touchstone for this collection. Continue reading

7/15/17 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Grace Jones live at North Sea Jazz 2017- Slave to the Rhythm

Grace Jones performs Slave to the Rhythm live at North Sea Jazz 2017. Over 150 performances in total will take place in the weekend of July 7, 8 and 9, spread out over 14 stages.  Continue reading

7/14/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Legendary Tap Dancers Honor Sammy Davis, Jr. at Kennedy Center Honors (1987)

Legendary tap dancer Sammy Davis, Jr. received a special performance at Kennedy Center Honors (1987) by his legendary tap dance peers The Nicholas Brothers (Harold & Fayard),  Chuck Green, Jimmy Slyde, and ‘Sandman’ Sims.

LEGENDARY TAP DANCERS HONOR SAMMY DAVIS, JR. AT KENNEDY CENTER HONORS