Louis Johnson’s ballet, Forces of Rhythm choreographed in 1971, became a signature piece for the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Company. Johnson blended ballet, jazz, modern and West African dance creating a unique movement collage, which distinguished the company’s versatility. Forces of Rhythm took place alongside the works of George Balanchine, Arthur Mitchell, Geoffrey Holder, and other choreographers for the fledging ballet company. Continue reading
Tag: R&B
2/27/20 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: George Clinton- Atomic Dog 1982
Atomic Dog is a song by George Clinton from his 1982 album Computer Games. The track was released as a single in December 1982 and became the P-Funk collective’s last to reach #1 on the U.S. R&B Chart. Continue reading
2/6/20 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Mary J. Blige – Be Without You
Be Without You is by R&B artist Mary J. Blige. It was written by John Austin, Bryan Michael Cox, Jason Perry and Mary J.Blige for her seventh studio album, The Break Through. Continue reading
1/10/20 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Alicia Keys – Underdog
Alicia Augello-Cook also known as Alicia Keys is an R&B artist and songwriter. A classically trained pianist, Keys was composing songs by age 12 and was signed at 15 years old by Columbia Records. Cast includes Bessie Awarding dancer/choreographer Storyboard P. Continue reading
12/12/23 SONG OF THE DAY- DIVA ALERT: Patti LaBelle – O Holy Night
The one and only Patti Labelle sings Oh Holy Night. Continue reading
12/12/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Neither One Of Us – Gladys Knight And The Pips
Neither One of Us is a single by Gladys Knights & The Pips. Released on December 26, 1972 on Motown’s Soul Records, it became one of their biggest hit singles to date, and was also the last single the group released prior to them leaving Motown. Continue reading
11/19/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jhené Aiko – None Of Your Concern
Jhené Aiko is an R&B artist, who embarked on her music career contributing vocals and appearing in several music video for R&B group B2K. At the time, she was known as B2K member Lil Fizz’s Cousin, though she is not actually related to him. Continue reading
11/13/19 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Alicia Keys – Show Me Love ft. 21 Savage, Miguel
The veteran songstress is introducing the official remix of Show Me Love. This time around, Alicia Keys and Miguel are joined by 21 Savage, giving injecting some Auto-Tune drenched street rap flows into the song’s style and sonic direction. Continue reading
10/31/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Fabolous ft. Tamia - So Into You
So Into You is the third single by Hip Hop artist Fabolous from his second studio album Street Dreams. It is also on Tamia album More.The song stayed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart throughout 2003. Continue reading
10/14/19 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: October 14- 21, 2019
Fall is finally here! In New York that means cool mornings, sweater weather afternoons, jacket evenings and the arts. We have street art in Da Bronx, 90’s R&B in Harlem and Dance honors its own in the Village. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading