An animated tribute to James Brown‘s 1966 Mega-hit It’s A Man’s World. Continue reading
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Category: Out and About NYC Magazine
8/19/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jorja Smith – Be Honest ft. Burna Boy
Jorja Alice Smith is an English pop artist from Walsall, West Midlands. She has released several singles since January 2016 and collaborated with other artists including BurnaBoy, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Kali Uchis and Stormzy. She released her extended play, Project 11 in November 2016. Continue reading
8/19/19 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: Maharishi x Nike Air Max 90 Olive Release
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
Maharishi and Nike celebrates Tribeca flagship store with a collaboration, Nike Air Max 90 olive Maha. No stranger to collaborations with their most recent Nike By You execution adding tiger swooshes and camo prints Maharishi continues to celebrate in tandem, honoring the newer TriBeCa retail location with a commemorative Nike Air Max 90. Continue reading
8/19/19 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Rufus Jones For President (1933) Featuring Sammy Davis, Jr and Ethel Waters
Rufus Jones For President (1933) starring Ethel Waters, Hamtree Harrington, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dusty Fletcher, Edgar Connor, The Will Vodery Girls, The Russell Wooding Jubilee Singers. Continue reading
8/18/19 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Eddie Griffin King of Comedy- The Black Bible (Jesus, Moses, Adam and Eve
Eddie Griffin is teaching Bible Study from the Black Bible todays lesson Jesus, Moses, Adam and Eve. Continue reading
GOSPEL SUNDAY: Aretha Franklin- Amazing Grace
Aretha Franklin recorded Amazing Grace in January 1972 at the New Temple Missionary Baptish Church in Los Angeles. The Reverend James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir accompanied Franklin. This never-before-seen footage of Franklin’s legendary live-gospel-album recording is a profoundly moving and deeply soulful performance that transcends time.
8/15/19 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION: Loewe And Marilyn Monroe Collaboration
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
Loewe shirt emblazoned with the face of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe.The loose-fit button down features an all-over photographic print of Monroe’s iconic blond curls and red lipstick across the front uninterrupted by concealed buttons and on the sleeves, with a contrasting solid black back. Continue reading
8/15/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Al Green – For The Good Times
For the Good Times written by Kris Kristofferson, first recorded by singer Bill Nash in 1968. The song became a staple of soul singer Al Green‘s concert repertoire in the 1970s, also featured as a studio recording on his 1972 album I’m Still In Love With You. Continue reading
8/15/19 O&A NYC DANCE: The Bessies Honor Dance Pioneer Joan Myers Brown
By Walter Rutledge
The New York Dance and Performance Awards also known as The Bessies will honor Philadelphia dance matriarch Joan Myers Brown with the 2019 Bessie Award for Lifetime Achievement in Dance. “[Brown’s] work has inspired dancers and educated audiences in ways that have enriched and strengthened dance in our country and we look forward to celebrating [her] accomplishments,” said Lucy Sexton, executive director of the New York Dance and Performance Awards. The award will be presented at the 35th annual Bessie Awards ceremony on Monday, October 14, at 7:30pm, at NYU’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, 566 LaGuardia Place, New York. Continue reading
8/14/19 O&A NYC WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEK: August 13 through August 20, 2019
August is here. In New York that means lazy afternoon and warm humid nights- the perfect NYC formula for a good time. We have great events indoors and out and many are free! Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading
