3/31/22 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: Airs- Paul Taylor Dance Company

By Walter Rutledge

I had planned to do a season review of the Paul Taylor Dance Company following the final performance tonight. Then last night I saw Airs! First, the company’s dancing during the entire season has been impressive to say the least. The eighteen-member ensemble is comprised of fourteen relatively new members. Due to the pandemic for many of the dancers this season is their New York City Center debut. Continue reading

3/5/22 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Shenseea – Deserve It (Jimmy Kimmel Live 2022)

Dancehall’s princess Shenseea performs Deserve It on Jimmy Kimmel Live 2022. Shenyeng is in full promo mode ahead of her upcoming album titled Alpha which will be released on March 11.  Continue reading

2/12/22 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Aretha Franklin – Live In Montreaux [Full concert]

Aretha Franklin live at the Casino de Montreux, Montreux, Switzerland, June 12th, 1971.  Continue reading

2/10/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Jackson 5- I’ll Be There

I’ll Be There is the first single released on Third Album by The Jackson 5. It was written by Berry Gordy, Hal Davis, Bob West, and Willie Hutch.
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1/9/22 O&A NYC WaleStylez DANCE PARTY: Storyboard At Sadler’s Wells-London

The one and only Storyboard P wows the audience at London’s Sadler Wells Theatre with a medley of Marvin Gaye classics  Continue reading

2/6/22 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: CeCe Winans – Believe For It “Live”

The award-winning trailblazer delivers two new cuts on the upcoming album No Greater and the title track Believe For It which is now available worldwide. The single was penned by the collaborative efforts of Mitch Wong, Kyle Lee, Dwan Hill and CeCe Winans. Continue reading

2/2/22 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: 2Pac Hologram Coachella Live

Tupac Shakur was murdered more than 15 years ago — three years before the first Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival was held. But thanks to a trick of light, he was probably the single most talked about musician who performed at the festival.
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1/8/21 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Janet Jackson – The Velvet Rope Tour: Live In Concert

The Velvet Rope Tour was the third concert tour by Janet Jackson. Launched in support of her sixth studio album The Velvet Rope (1997), the tour visited Europe, North America, Japan, New Zealand, Africa, and Australia. Jackson was inspired to create an autobiographical show using theatrical elements portraying her struggle with depression and self-esteem. Continue reading

1/2/22 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Change Me | Tamela Mann Live

American Gospel artist Tamela Mann released a single with the live performance music video of the song titled Change Me.This song will have you thinking about the things you need the lord to change in your life. Continue reading

11/17/21 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ DANCE PARTY: Les Twins 11 Fire clips

Laurent Bourgeois (aka Lil Beast) and Larry Bourgeois (aka Ca Blaze) are the twin brothers also known as Les Twins. Here are eleven “fire” clips including battles, exhibitions and choreographed/staged dance.
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