Esperanza Spalding performs in San Sebastian on July 23, 2009 the concert was broadcast live on Spanish television. Continue reading
Category: Event
4/12/17 O&A NYC EVENT: Brooklyn Museum Honors Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz
By Walter Rutledge and Adewale Adekanbi
On Monday April 3rd the Brooklyn Museum held its annual Brooklyn Artists Ball. The event celebrates Brooklyn’s creative community and supports the institution’s many year-round programs; and is also the largest annual fundraising gala at the Brooklyn Museum. This year’s event honored singer/songwriters and husband and wife Alicia Keys and Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean. Continue reading
4/12/17 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Father & Son Duo Battle- Battlefest 40
During the recent BattleFest 40 the “battlefield” was extended to include father and son duo battles. Continue reading
4/11/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie- The Danger Of A Single Story
Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice. Continue reading
4/3/17 O&A NYC REVIEW MUSIC: Bobbi Humphrey’s Homemade Jam In Harlem
By Walter Rutledge
Bobbi Humphrey performed two sold out shows on March 25 at Red Rooster’s Ginny’s Supper Club. Continue reading
4/2/17 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: April In Paris- Ella Fitzgerald (Live)
Ella Fitzgerald live at Jazz Pour Tous, Brussels, Belgium, 1957. Continue reading
3/28/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY- CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Eartha Kitt
Eartha Kitt an American singer, actress, dancer, activist, voice actress and comedian best known for her highly distinctive singing style. Her U.S. top ten hits 1953 recordings of “C’est si bon” and the enduring Christmas novelty smash “Santa Baby”, remain popular today. Orson Welles once called her the “most exciting woman in the world”. Continue reading
3/21/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: 2 Chainz And Ewing 33 Does Sneaker Collaboration
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
The 2 Chainz x Ewing Athletics 33 Hi features a black and grey checkered print that looks to be inspired by Louis Vuitton’s Damier pattern. Continue reading
3/16/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Rudolph Nureyev and Lupe Serrano- Le Corsaire (1962)
Rudolph Nureyev and Lupe Serrano perform Le Corsaire from his (1962) Bell Telephone Hour performance. Continue reading
3/9/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION MEETS ART: Adidas Originals SoHo Has An Exhibit by Freehand Profit
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Adidas Originals SoHo, New York store unveiled a new art exhibit by Gary Lockwood, better known as Freehand profit. Gary Lockwood makes current custom-made masks, assembled from deconstructed sneakers. Continue reading