Gary Johnson professionally known as G Thang, burst onto the Comedy and Acting Scene in 1994 from St. Louis Missouri. He started his Stand Up Career in The Funny Bones Comedy Club, where he fine tuned his Act. Continue reading
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1/6/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FASHION SPECIAL: Ralph Lauren becomes First Fashion Designer To Win Medal of Freedom
As US President Joe Biden’s term comes to a close his administration distributed eighteen Medals of Freedom at the White House on Saturday morning. Designer Ralph Lauren was one of the honorees, making him the first fashion designer to receive a Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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1/5/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Lonnie Liston Smith “Expansions” Katalyst and Loren Oden Live
Expansions is an album by pianist Lonnie Liston Smith, featuring performances recorded in 1974 and released by the Flying Dutchman label the following year. Continue reading
1/5/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Gospel Play Promo – SNL
In this Cut for Time sketch, a commercial advertises God Don’t Let Whitey Take My House, a new gospel play. Continue reading
1/5/25 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALVIN AILEY!: Alvin Ailey 1985 Cairo Interview- Historic Stock Video Footage
Today, January 5 is the 94th birthday of choreographer Alvin Ailey. O&A NYC shares rare video footage from a 1985 interview. The one-way dialogue between Alvin Ailey, founder of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater took place in Cairo, Egypt. (Note: We only hear Ailey’s answers; not questions asked). He talks about his life, his dance school, the motivational forces behind his choreography and theories of dance. Continue reading
1/5/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Sounds of Blackness – Optimistic
Optimistic an urban contemporary gospel song by vocal and instrumental ensemble Sounds of Blackness, was released as the group’s first single from their debut studio album The Evolution of Gospel (1991). Continue reading
1/4/25 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES: Comedian CP – Santa Never Came To My House – Chocolate Sundaes Standup Comedy
Christopher Powell, also known as Comedian CP, actor, writer and comedian. He appeared on Empire, Detroiters, All Def Comedy and season two of HBO Max’s Love Life. Continue reading
1/3/25 O&A NYC DIVO ALERT: I Wanna Be Ready- Matthew Rushing
Interim Artistic Director Matthew Rushing premiered his fifth ballet, Sacred Songs, for the Alvin Ailey American dance Theater (AAADT) on December 20, 2024. Today Friday, January 3, is the last opportunity this season to see this new work which uses the deleted music from the original production of Revelations. Continue reading
1/3/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Nureyev- Ballet’s Most Incredible Story
Nureyev- Ballet’s Most Incredible Story is a striking and moving documentary from BAFTA nominated directors Jacqui and David Morris traces the extraordinary life of Rudolf Nureyev. From his birth in the 5th class carriage of a trans-Siberian train, to his dramatic leap to freedom in the West at the height of the Cold War, and unprecedented adulation as the most famous dancer in the world. Continue reading
1/3/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Capleton – Some Day
Clifton George Bailey III better known by his stage name Capleton, is a Reggae and a Dancehall artist.His record label is called David House Productions. He is known for his Rasatafari views expressed in his songs. Continue reading
