12/2/21 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY HOLIDAY GREETING: Eartha Kitt- Santa Baby

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Eartha Kitt

Eartha Mae Kitt was an actress, singer, cabaret star, dancer, stand-up comedienne, activist and voice artist.  Known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of C’est Si Bon and the enduring Christmas novelty smash Santa Baby. Both songs became US Top 10 hits. Orson Welles once called her the most exciting woman in the world.
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12/5/18 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: J.I.D – Off Deez ft. J. Cole


Destin Route also known by his stage name J.I.D, is a Hip Hop artist from Atlanta, Georgia. He is part of the musical collective Spillage Village founded by Earth Gang in 2010. Continue reading

12/3/18 22 DAYS OF NUTCRACKER: Darci Kistler and Damian Woetze in George Balanchine’s Nutcracker Grand Pas De Deux (1993)

Darci Kistler and Damian Woetze in the Grand Pas De Deux from George Balanchine’s Nutcracker (1993). 
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(REPOST)12/12/20 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Sump’n Claus – SNL

Everybody’s been naughty, so if you’ve been crossed off Santa’s list, you’ll still get a visit from Sump’n Claus (Kenan Thompson). With Cecily Strong, Sacheer Zamata, Bobby Moynihan and Aidy Bryant. Continue reading

12/1/18 O&A NYC 24 DAYS OF NUTCRACKER: California Philharmonic Dancers – The Nutcracker Live 2015

California Philharmonic Dancers CalPhil with “So You Think You Can Dance” and “America’s Best Dance Crew” dancers/choreographers Cyrus “Glitch” Spencer, James “BDash” Derrick and Kevin “Konkrete” Davis are featured on Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, op. 71 (1892). Continue reading

12/1/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Travis Scott – YOSEMITE

Astroworld is an album by Hip Hop artist Travis Scott. It was released on August 3, 2018, by Cactus Jack Records, Epic Records and Grand Hustle Records. Continue reading

12/1/18 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Burna Boy – Ye

Burna Boy was born on July 2, 1991 to Mr. and Mrs. Ogulu. He grew up in South London and later relocated to River State, Port Harcourt. He attended Montessori International School, and later attended Corona, Agbara for his secondary school in Lagos.  Continue reading

11/28/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY HOLIDAY GREETING: Nat ‘King’ Cole- The Christmas Song (Live Performance)


The Nat King Cole Trio first recorded the song early in 1946. At Cole’s behest – and over the objections of his label, Capitol Records– a second recording was made later the same year utilizing a small string section, this version becoming a massive hit on both the pop and R&B charts. Continue reading

11/26/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ariana Grande – Santa Tell Me

Santa Tell Me is by pop artist Ariana Grande. The song was written by  ArianaGrande, Iya Salmanzadeh and Savan Kotecha. The song was released worldwide on November 24, 2014 and was included in the Japanese exclusive reissue of Grande’s EP Christmas Kisses.  Continue reading

11/25/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Ray Charles And The Voices Of Jubilaton- Oh, Happy Day


Ray Charles And The Voices Of Jubilaton perform the Edwin Hawkins gospel classic Oh, Happy Day.  Continue reading