Herbie Hancock Band with Elena Pinderhugues, Lionel Loueke, James Genus, Trevor Lawrence. Piano Jazz Sessions, Fondation Louis Vuitton. Continue reading
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2/7/25 O&A NYC BLACK FACTS: Emmett Till- His Death, Mother, Grave, & Facts
Emmett Louis Till was a 14-year-old African American who was lynched in Mississippi in 1955, after being accused of offending a white woman in her family’s grocery store. Join us as we discuss historical moments leading up to the death of Emmett Till, and how his death, helped fuel the Civil Rights movement. Continue reading
2/7/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Jamel Gaines Frontline Mentor
By Walter Rutledge
The applause has subsided, curtain fallen and the house lights are at half during a brief pause between dances. Instinctively we peruse the program to find the bio of that one standout performer. In many cases that dancer’s initial training and nurturing did not happen in one of metropolis’ elite dance academies. Instead, that first fire was probably kindled in a storefront, church basement, or school gymnasium. Continue reading
2/6/25 O&A NYC BLACK HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jeffrey Osborne – Love Ballad
Jeffrey Linton Osborne is a Soul artist, songwriter and lyricist. He is the former drummer and lead singer of the Soul Group L.T.D, with whom he began his musical career in 1970. Continue reading
2/6/25 O&A NYC DIVO ALERT: Will Smith and Big Sean ft. OBanga – Beautiful Scars
Will Smith and Big Sean have released the song Beautiful Scars, featuring OBanga, along with a Matrix – inspired music video. The actor has also announced that he will be dropping a new solo album, Based On a True Story — his first full length album release in over 20 years. Continue reading
2/5/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Kendrick Lamar – Count Me Out
Kendrick Lamar is a Hip Hop artist from Compton, California. He’s signed with Dr. Dre’s label, Aftermath. Kendrick also has his own label, known as Top Dawg Entertainment. Continue reading
2/5/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FOOTWEAR SPECIAL: The Nike A’one With A’ja Wilson And Issa Rae
For A’ja Wilson and Issa Rae, being real has always been their foundation for success. And now they’re dropping gems as they chat about the Nike A’One signature collection together.Two real ones. One real conversation. Continue reading
2/5/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: In Living Color – The Best Of Great Moments In Black History Series
The Best Of Great Moments In Black History is a recurring sketch series on the comedy show In Living Color that parodies significant events and figures from African American History, often using humor to highlight social issues and stereotypes while celebrating key achievements.
2/4/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ MOVIE TRAILER: The Fantastic Four: First Steps – Official Teaser
The Fantastic Four are back in action in our very first look at their Marvel Comics Universe debut. This morning Marvel Studios unveiled the first public footage from The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Matt Shakman’s first theatrical MCU release after he produced and directed Wanda Vision. Continue reading
2/4/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Kendrick Lamar Wins Record Of The Year For “NOT LIKE US” | 2025 GRAMMYs Acceptance Speech
In his 2025 Grammys Acceptance Speech for Record Of The Year for Not Like Us, Kendrick Lamar thanked his hometown of Los Angeles and the people who supported him on his journey. He also recognized the pioneering West Coast Hip Hop artists who inspired him. Continue reading
