Rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer Sir Robert Bryson Hall II known to the public by his stage name Logic. Despite being a hip-hop artist, Logic cites Frank Sinatra as his main inspiration. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Performance
6/6/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Ariana Grande- Somewhere Over the Rainbow at One Love Manchester
In an especially moving performance, Grande closed the evening with Somewhere Over the Rainbow, from the MGM movie classic Wizard of Oz. The song holds a special place in her heart, because it was a favorite of her grandfather. It was also one she used to sing to him before he passed away. Continue reading
6/5/17 MONDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Covfefe: The Broadway Medley!- A Randy Rainbow Parody
Randy Rainbow has given Trump’s latest contribution to late night twitter incoherence- Covfefe, a broadway spin. Continue reading
5/25/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Kyle Abraham at TEDxMet
Kyle Abraham performed at TEDxMET on October 19, 2013. Here Abraham shares his special gift of combining dance and urban pathos to create classic abstract storytelling. Continue reading
5/25/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY MEMORIAL DAY Tribute: Whitney Houston- Star Spangled Banner
Whitney Houston’s rendition of the Star Spangled Banner before the 1991 Super Bowl XXV in Tampa ranks among the most memorable of all-time. Houston’s talent and worldwide popularity due to the release of the film The Bodyguard buoyed the nation patriotism just after the onset of the Persian Gulf War. Released as a single (and re-released after the September 11th terrorist attacks) Houston donated all proceeds to charity. Continue reading
5/22/17 O&A NYC MONDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Richard Pryor as Mudbone : Cock-Eyed Junior & Bubba
Richard Pryor proves he is the consummate comedic storyteller in this classic skit from his standup routine. Continue reading
5/19/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Happy Birthday Malcolm X- In Black and White
Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. “You can’t separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.”- Malcolm X Continue reading
5/12/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jason Derulo- Naked
Jason Derulo’s music video Naked channels D’Angelo’s 90’s sensation How Does It Feel. Guess what he’s wearing? Continue reading
5/12/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: A Conversation With Pascal Rioult
Choreographer Pascal Rioult and O&A NYC Editor-In-Chief Walter Rutledge discussed the upcoming New York City season of RIOULT Dance at the Joyce Theater May 31 thru June 4. Continue reading
(REPOST) 7/26/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Javier Ninja- Legendary House of Ninja
Javier Ninja ( a Queens, New York City native) is a vogue dancer, teacher and a member of the Legendary House of Ninja founded by the late Willi Ninja. Continue reading