1/18/19 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Infra – Final duet (The Royal Ballet)

Royal Ballet Principal dancers Edward Watson and Marianela Nuñez dance the final pas de deux in Wayne McGregor’s abstract ballet Infra, a moving exploration of emotion, set to Max Richter’s melancholic and beautiful score. Continue reading

2/17/22 O&A NYC THROWBACK TUESDAY: O’Jays- Backstabbers, I Love Music, and For The Love Of Money


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The O’Jays are a R&B and originally consisting of Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey and Bill Isles. The group is from Canton, Ohio and was formed in 1958. The O’Jays had their first chart appearance in 1963 with Lonely Drifter. Continue reading

1/11/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ella Mai – Live Concert “Trip”

British pop artist Ella Mai performed Trip  at Vevo LIFT Live Sessions in New York City. The live video was directed by Micah Bickham.The song is included on her self-titled debut album, which was released last October. She co-wrote the song with Sam Hook and produced by DJ Mustard. Continue reading

1/9/19 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: 2 Chainz – Hot Wings

Tauheed Epps professionally known as 2 Chainz  songwriter, television personality, activist, and actor. Born and raised in College,Georgia,he initially gained recognition for being one-half of the duo Playaz Circle. Continue reading

1/9/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Kwesi Arthur – Grind Day Remix ft. Sarkodie & Medikal X (Bigg Homie Flee)

Emmanuel Kwesi Danso Arthur Junior known by the stage name Kwesi Arthur is a Ghanaian Hip Hop artist  from Tema,Benin. Continue reading

1/7/19 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Scent of a Woman- Tango

In the scene from the film Scent of a Woman, Frank Slade, a blind retired lieutenant colonel (played by Al Pacino) teaches Donna, a stranger whom he met at a restaurant, how to dance the tango. Continue reading

1/6/19 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: John Coltrane Quartet – My Favorite Things

John Coltrane Quartet performs My Favorite Things during the 1965 Comblain-la-Tour, Belgium. John Coltrane (1926-1967 saxophone); McCoy Tyner (piano); Jimmy Garrison (1934-1976 bass); and Elvin Jones (1927-2004 drums). Song written by ‎Richard Rodgers and ‎Oscar Hammerstein II. Continue reading

1/6/19 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Koryn Hawthorne – Won’t He Do It

Koryn Hawthorne‘s full length debut album, Unstoppable, was released on July 13, 2018 and reached number 1 on the Top Gospel Albums. The album’s lead single, “Won’t He Do It”, reached number 1 on Billboard’s three main gospel charts. Continue reading