4/28/24 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: The Martha Graham Dance Company
By Walter Rutledge The Martha Graham Dance Company presented their 98th season April 17 thru 20th at New York City Center. The season offered only four performances featuring works by Agnes DeMille, Martha Graham, Jamar Roberts and Hofesh Shechter. The Thursday night program featured two Graham masterworks Rite of Spring (1984) and… Continue reading
4/29/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: AI Trump- Jerkin Tudix
AI Trump’s dance moves look like, well, uh…I’ll just let AI Trump tell you. Continue reading
4/28/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Charles Mingus Sextet at the Konserthuset Stockholm,Sweden April 13th, 1964 Colorized
On April 13th, 1964, Charles Mingus took the stage in Stockholm, Sweden with his Sextet. This incredible footage (which has been colorized) is from the rehearsal before the concert. Continue reading
4/28/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY GOSPEL: Mahailia Jackson – He Got The Whole World In His Hand
Mahalia Jackson was a gospel artist, widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century.With a career spanning 40 years, Jackson was integral to the development and spread of gospel blues in black churches throughout the U.S. Continue reading
4/25/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Aaliyah -Try Again
Aaliyah Dana Haughton has been credited with helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop and hip hop earning her the nicknames the Princess of R&B and Queen of Urban Pop. Continue reading
4/25/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Katt Williams Explains What Happens At Diddy Parties
Katt Williams explains why he won’t party with Diddy at the Freak Offs. Continue reading
4/24/24 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Andrew Schulz- Stand Up Comedy
Andrew Cameron Schulz is a stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster. In addition to his stand-up, he is known for his work on MTV2’s Guy Code and its two spinoffs, The Flagrant podcast with Akash Singh and The Brilliant Idiots podcast. Continue reading
4/23/24 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: The Best African Wise Proverbs
African wisdom has the power to inspire and guide us on our own personal journeys. Through captivating visuals and insightful narration, providing a glimpse into the profound wisdom that lies within African culture. Let the wisdom of Africa wash over you, leaving you with a renewed sense of appreciation for… Continue reading
4/22/24 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings | Billy Dee Williams, James Earl Jones and More
Top baseball pitcher Bingo Long (Billy Dee Williams) is fed up with how his Negro League team owner treats him, so he forms his own lineup, recruiting big-hitting Leon Carter (James Earl Jones) and Charlie Snow (Richard Pryor), who dreams of playing in the majors. Continue reading
4/18/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Club Shay Shay: Extended Cut – SNL
Shannon Sharpe (Devon Walker) releases an extended cut of his interview with Katt Williams (Ego Nwodim). Continue reading