Sarah Vaughan, The Divine One, described by music critic Scott Yanow as having “one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century.” Vaughan was a Grammy Award winner. The National Endowment for the Arts bestowed upon her it’s the highest honor in jazz the NEA Jazz Masters Award, in 1989. Continue reading
Marian Anderson was an African-American contralto and one of the most celebrated singers of the twentieth century. Anderson became an important figure in the struggle for black artists to overcome racial prejudice in the United States during the mid-twentieth century. The recipient of numerous awards and honors, Anderson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1963, the Kennedy Center Honors in 1978, the National Medal of Arts in 1986, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1991. Continue reading
Let’s put an end to the controversy over Beyoncé eclipsing Ledisi with her performance of Precious Lord at the 57th Grammy Awards. O&A NYC Magazine has Queen Bey’s Grammy production number and Ledisi’s rendition at the recent opening night of her Intimate Truth Tour at Nokia Club in Los Angeles… You decide.
Beyoncé at the 57th Grammy Awards
Ledisi at Nokia Club in Los Angeles Opening Night of her Intimate Truth Tour!
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Chef’s Chocolate Salty Balls performed by Issac Hayes is the ninth episode of the second season of the animated television series South Park, and the 22nd episode of the series overall. Chef’s Chocolate Salty Balls originally aired in the United States on August 19, 1998 on South Park. Continue reading
Childish Gambino’s video for Sober, one of the best tracks from his great STN MTN/Kauai mixtape, is equally bizarre. In it, an inebriated Childish Gambino dances like a fool in a take-out restaurant while relentlessly trying to hit on a woman waiting for her food. Continue reading
Christmas in Washington is an annual Christmas television special that currently airs on the U.S. TNT network. The 2102 show was hosted by Conan O’Brien and starred Diana Ross, Demi Lovato, Megan Hilty, Scotty McCreery, and Chris Mann. Continue reading
Evan Ross is following the the footsteps of his famed mom, Diana Ross. It’s not secret that Diana Ross is a triple threat. She sings, acts and dances. Now, the second generation of talented Ross(es) is up to bat. Evan Ross is ready to step up and claim his place on the entertainment throne. He’s already nailed some pretty high-profile acting gigs (CrazySexyCool: The TLC Movie; The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1) and now he’s in the studio making music. Watch his first video, How To Live Alone, inside and check out cameos from Miss Ross and his wife Ashlee Simpson. Continue reading
The success of the single Happy from the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack has propelled singer-songwriter and rapper Pharrell Williams back on stage. But record producer Williams is a major creative force behind the scenes in the entertainment business. Here are 10 songs you probably didn’t know were written by Pharrell Williams.
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A retrospective short film celebrating the one-year anniversary of the self-titled visual album, BEYONCÉ. Continue reading
Merry Christmas is the first Christmas album and the fourth studio album by American singer Mariah Carey. Released by Columbia Records on November 7, 1994, the album features cover versions of popular Christmas tunes and original material. Out and About NYC Magazine highlights three songs from this album, All I Want For Christmas Is You, O Holy Night, and Miss You Most (At Christmas Time). Continue reading
Ghanaian artist Paa Joe has brought some of New York City’s most iconic motifs to life. As part of Superhouse NYC’s inaugural “Celestial City” exhibition, the multidisciplinary artist served up a handful of lifesize sculptures of the city’s signature signage, including pizza boxes, taxi cabs, bagels and of course, rats. 120 Walker Street, 6R
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 