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2/18/24 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet – Remembering

By Walter Rutledge

Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet (JGCO) presented their New York City season February 13 thru 15 at Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Bam Fisher Fishman Space. The seventy minute audience friendly one act was more than a celebration of Black History Month; it is also a fitting tribute to the dance theatre genre. The season offered a blend of spoken word, live drumming, recorded music and voiceovers, theater, ritual, art, photography, video projections and of course the primary medium dance. Continue reading

2/17/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: One In A Million – The Ron LeFlore Story

One In A Million: The Ron LeFlore Story is a 1978 American made-for-television biographical sports drama film telling the story of Ron LeFlore, a troubled Detroit youth who rose from Michigan prisons to star in Major League Baseball with the Detroit Tigers. The film was based on LeFlore’s autobiography, Breakout: From Prison To The Big Leagues.
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2/17/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Black Jeopardy – SNL50

Contestants (Eddie Murphy, Tracy Morgan, Leslie Jones) compete on Black Jeopardy, hosted by Darnell Hayes (Kenan Thompson), with special appearances from Chris Rock and Doug (Tom Hanks). Continue reading

2/17/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Eric Benét, Chante Moore – So Distracted

Eric Benét debuts the second video from his from his EP Duets – So Distracted with Chanté Moore on Valentine’s Day. The sultry song is the perfect celebration of love and passion. Continue reading

2/16/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Open The Eyes of My Heart – Jordan G. Welch

Since her debut single Obedience in 2012, Jordan G. Welch has imprinted her sound into the hearts of many.  Her life models her gift: she is an experience of raw musical prowess, that audibly cares as much as she delivers.

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2/15/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Diamond Platnumz ft Yemi Alade – Waist

Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack  professionally known as Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian Bongo Flava artist, dancer, philanthropist and businessman.  Continue reading

2/15/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Roy Wood Jr.: Father Figure – Black History Museum Tour Guide

Roy Wood Jr. weighs the differences between having a black tour guide or a white tour guide at a civil rights museum. Continue reading

2/15/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ VIDEO GAME TRAILER: Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater – Release Date Trailer

Konami has officially confirmed the launch of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, as announced during the recent State of Play livestream.Following the  teaser Sony released last year, this reboot of Metal Gear Solid 3: Sneaker Eater aims to stay faithful to Hideo Kojima’s 2004 masterpiece while enhancing it with modern technology. Continue reading

2/14/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: I Wanna Be Ready – Amos Machanic Jr.

Amos Machanic, Jr. joined the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1996. During his 15 years with the company, Amos had the pleasure of traveling and performing across the globe and in 2010, he performed at the White House tribute to Judith Jamison. Continue reading

2/13/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY SPECIAL: Babyface – Every Time I Close My Eyes

Every Time I Close My Eyes is a song written and produced by R&B artist Babyface. It was released as the second single from his fourth album, The Day. Continue reading