Santa Tell Me by Ariana Grande was written by Grande, Ilya Salmanzadeh and Savan Kotecha. Musically, the song is a Christmas song with influences of R&B and soul. Continue reading
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12/5/16 O&A NYC Hollywood Monday: Dr. Suess’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a children’s story by Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel written in rhymed verse with illustrations by the author. In 1957 the book was published by Random House, and it also appeared in an issue of Redbook Magazine. The story criticizes the commercialization of Christmas. The 26-minute short directed by cartoon legend Chuck Jones and narrated by Boris Karloff was originally telecast on CBS on December 18, 1966.
12/4/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Shirley Caesar- Hold My Mule
Shirley Caesar sings her icon Hold My Mule. Caesar has won or received 11 Grammy Awards, 14 Stellar Awards, 18 Doves, 1 RIAA gold certification, an Essence Award, McDonald’s Golden Circle Lifetime Achievement Award, NAACP Lifetime Achievement Award, SESAC Lifetime Achievement Award, Rhapsody & Rhythm Award from the National Museum of African American Music, as well as induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Continue reading
12/2/16 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: A Conversation With Solomon Dumas
Solomon Dumas is living his dream. As one of the newest members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT), Dumas is making his New York City Center debut during the 2016 Ailey season November 30 through December 31. Dumas was bitten by the dance bug at age 12 after attending AileyCamp Chicago. Continue reading
12/1/16 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY HOLIDAY GREETING: Mariah Carey: All I Want For Christmas Is You… Plus Bonus Tracks
Merry Christmas is the first Christmas album and the fourth studio album by 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
11/30/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez HIPHOP WEDNESDAY:Raekwon – Ice Cream
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Ice Cream released in 1995, is the third solo single by Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon, from his debut studio album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… (1995). The song features Method Man in the intro, chorus and outro, Ghostface Killah in the first verse, and Cappadonna in the third, though none of them are officially credited on the single.
11/27/16 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Otis Redding, Sam & Dave- Live at Monterery Pop Festival 1967
Otis Redding, and Sam & Dave perform live at the 1967 Monterery Pop Festival.
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11/27/16 O&A NYC Gospel Sunday: Clara Ward Singers- Swing Low Chariot
Clara Ward Singers perform Swing Low Chariot (1962) Continue reading
11/26/16 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- AUTOMOBILE: 2017 Cadillac ATS-V (Manual)
Cadillac’s ATS product line contains key refinements for 2017, including new and more streamlined trim levels that further emphasize the car’s class-leading driving dynamics. The 2017 Cadillac ATS Turbo Sedan, the fastest, most powerful turbo-4 luxury sedan in its class, becomes the entry point to the ATS Sedan and Coupe family. Continue reading
11/25/16 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Revelations Excerpts- Hollywood Palace (1968)
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performed two excerpts from his masterwork Revelations on the weekly television variety show The Hollywood Palace (1968). The episode hosted by Diahann Carroll helped give the then fledgling dance company national attention. The cast included Judith Jamison, George Faison, Kelvin Rotardier, and Dudley Williams. Continue reading
