During the 1977 Christmas season, CBS brought Mikhail Baryshnikov’s highly acclaimed American Ballet Theatre production of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet The Nutcracker to television. The production has remains the most popular and most often shown television production of the work in the U.S. Mikhail Baryshnikov performed the title role, with Gelsey Kirkland as Clara.
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12/9/16 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: The Nutcracker Ballet- Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gelsey Kirkland (1977)
During the 1977 Christmas season, CBS brought Mikhail Baryshnikov’s highly acclaimed American Ballet Theatre production of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet The Nutcracker to television. The production has remains the most popular and most often shown television production of the work in the U.S. Mikhail Baryshnikov performed the title role, with Gelsey Kirkland as Clara.
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12/6/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Boyz II Men ft. Brian McKnight – Let It Snow
Let It Snow is co-produced and performed by R&B group Boyz II Men, featuring vocals from fellow R&B artist Brian McKnight. The song was issued as the only official single from the group’s holiday album Christmas Interpretations. Continue reading
12/5/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY HOLIDAY GREETINGS: Frosty the Snowman
Frosty the Snowman (1969) is an animated Christmas television special based on the Walter E. Rollins and Steve Nelson song of the same name. It featured the voices of comedians Jimmy Durante (in his final film role) as the film’s narrator, Billy De Wolfe as Professor Hinkle, and Jackie Vernon as Frosty. Continue reading
12/4/24 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Juelz Santana ft. Meek Mill, Jim Jones, Rowdy Rebel – Boyz N Da Hood
Juelz Santana has always been a heavyweight in the East Coast Hip Hop scene, and his latest track, Boyz N Da Hood, proves he’s still got the fire that made him a staple in the game. Santana’s new single is a posse cut that brings together a powerhouse lineup of Meek Mill, Jim Jones and Rowdy Rebel. Continue reading
12/3/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Sade – Nothing Can Come Between Us
Nothing Can Come Between Us is by English band Sade from their third studio album, Stronger Than Pride. Continue reading
12/1/2 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Oscar Peterson Trio and Ella Fitzgerald – Jazz At The Philharmonic
This is the full concert of The Oscar Peterson Trio with Ella Fitzgerald from the Jazz At The Philharmonic tour 1957 in the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, the Netherlands. The concert is introduced by Norman Granz himself. Continue reading
12/1/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Mary Did You Know? (feat. Chandler Moore & Lizzie Morgan)
The official music video for Mary Did You Know? featuring Chandler Moore, Lizzie Morgan and the Mav City Gospel Choir. Happy Holidays!!! Continue reading
11/30/24 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Alvin Ailey’s Revelations (1960)
Alvin Ailey’s masterwork Revelations (1960), remains one of the cornerstones of modern dance works. It remains a powerful testament to the human spirit. This cast includes Marilyn Banks, April Berry, Kevin Brown, Gary DeLoatch, Ralph Glenmore, Deborah Manning, Renee Robinson and Dudley Williams.
11/27/24 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Lil Baby – 5AM
Dominique Armani Jones known professionally as Lil Baby, is a Hip Hop artist.He rose to prominence following the release of his 2017 mixtapes Harder than Hard and Too Hard, the former of which spawned his first Billboard 100 entry with its lead single, My Dawg. Continue reading