12/30/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Clean Bandit – Symphony feat. Zara Larsson

Symphony  by British Classical Crossover Band, Clean Bandit featuring Swedish Pop artist Zara Larsson. It is taken as the third single from their upcoming second album. The song was also released as the sixth single from Zara Larsson’s second studio album, So Good. Continue reading

12/30/17 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Indlondlo Zulu Dancers

The Indlondlo Zulu Dancers performing at the Ushaka Marine Zulu Dance Finals, 2015. Continue reading

12/29/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Carmen de Lavallade- Kennedy Center Honoree

Carmen de Lavallade, the legendary ballet dancer, choreographer and teacher, who is among the honorees feted for their illustrious careers by the Kennedy Center on Sunday December 24th. de Lavallade talks with correspondent Rita Braver about bringing modern dance to new levels; her marriage to dancer-director Geoffrey Holder; and the bittersweet memories of a life danced to the fullest. Continue reading

12/27/17 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Eminem – Walk On Water ft. Beyoncé

Walk on Water by Hip Hop artist Eminem, released on November 10, 2017. It was release as a single from Eminem’s ninth solo studio album Revival. The song, produced by Rick Rubin and Skylar Grey, features vocals from Beyoncé. Continue reading

12/26/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Dru Hill – Favorite Time Of Year

Dru Hill is a R&B group, whose repertoire included soul, hip hop and gospel music. Founded in Baltimore, Maryland and active since 1992, Dru Hill recorded seven Top 40 hits. The group consist of  Sisqo, Nokio, Jazz and Woody Rock. Continue reading

12/28/17 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Patti Labelle – Oh Holy Night


The one and only Patti Labelle sings Oh Holy Night.  Continue reading

12/25/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Judith Jamison, Kevin Rotardier, and George Faison Perform Revelations Excerpts At The Hollywood Palace (1968)

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The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performed two excerpts from his masterwork Revelations on the weekly television variety show The Hollywood Palace (1968). The episode hosted by Diahann Carroll helped give the then fledgling dance company national attention. The cast included Judith Jamison, George Faison and Kelvin Rotardier.  Continue reading

12/25/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Nutcracker- New York City Ballet (1993)

The Nutcracker, also known as George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, is a 1993 American Christmas musical film based on Peter Martin’s stage production and directed by Emile Ardolino.  The film stars Darci Kistler, Damain Woetzel, Kyra Nichols, Bart Robinson Cook, Macaulay Culkin, Jessica Lynn Cohen, Wendy Whelan, Margaret Tracey, Gen Horiuchi, Tom Gold and the New York City Ballet.  Continue reading

12/23/17/ O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams

Christmas Under The Stars celebrates the music of Christmas with Gladys Knight and friends. Join Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams in this unique holiday edition of Christmas under the Stars. Continue reading

12/23/17 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Grace Jone- Little Drummer Boy

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Grace Jones gets into the Christmas cheer with Pee-wee Herman. The club diva performs uncharacteristically ebullient Little Drummer Boy to Pee-wee, Chairy, Terry and the rest of the “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” gang. Continue reading