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8/16/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Unite- The Future Faces of Ballet

By Walter Rutledge

Unite, the Joyce Ballet Festival’s opening night performance was an eye-opening reveal of the face (or faces) of the future of ballet. The six-day, festival offers eight performances from Tuesday August 13 through Sunday August 18. Unite is an enlightening example of the growing and long overdue multicultural diversity and inclusiveness the artform so rightfully deserves. Continue reading

8/12/24 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Autobiography Of Miss Jane Pittman

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman is a 1971 novel by Ernest J. Gaines. The story depicts the struggles of Black people as seen through the eyes of the narrator, a woman named Jane Pittman.The novel was dramatized in a TV movie in 1974, starring Cicely Tyson. Continue reading

8/11/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Spyro Gyra Full Concert At The North Sea Jazz Festival • World of Jazz

The American jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra played at the North Sea Jazz Festival on July 13th 1986 in the Garden Pavillion of the Congresgebouw, The Hague The Netherlands. Continue reading

8/11/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY SCHOOL: Cain and Abel’s Tragedy

This stunning animation brings new life to the age-old story, and explores the complex dynamics between Cain and Abel. Whether you’re familiar with their saga or discovering it for the first time, this video promises a deep, emotional journey through one of the Bible’s most profound narratives. Continue reading

8/11/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Staple Singers – I’ll Take You There (Live)

The Staple Singers were a gospel, soul, and R&B family singing group and one of the first early crossover groups. Roebuck “Pops” Staples the patriarch of the family, formed the group with his children Cleotha, Pervis, and Mavis. Yvonne replaced her brother when he was drafted into the U.S. Army, and again in 1970. Continue reading

8/9/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Rema, Shallipopi – Benin Boys

Rema a well known Afrobeat artist from Nigeria who signed with Mavins Records, makes a comeback to the music scene featuring Shallipopi with an alarming song called Benin Boys. Continue reading

8/9/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Calvin Royal III and João Menegussi Perform Touche at Unite- Joyce Ballet Festival

UNITE the Joyce Theater’s Ballet Festival, August 13 through August 18, is curated and co-produced by American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Calvin Royal III. One of the works to be presented, Touché, is a duet that explores the themes of male love.  Created by Chris Rudd the ballet features Royal III (Adam) and ABT Corps de ballet member João Menegussi (Steve). Continue reading

8/6/24 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT: Tems – Burning

Tems has released the music video to her track Burning from her latest album Born In The Wild.Tems describes Burning as a reflection on the overwhelming feelings she experienced when she first started gaining popularity. Continue reading

8/6/24 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Never Give Up, Great Things Take Time – Best Motivational Speech

Never give up; great things take time. This best motivational speech, featuring original content and editing by Absolute Motivation, will encourage you to stay persistent and patient on your journey to success. Through powerful and inspiring speeches, you’ll learn that achieving significant goals requires enduring effort and resilience. Continue reading

8/6/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Khalid – Ground (Visualizer)

R&B artist Khalid releases his new single Ground, this follow Adore U and Please Don’t Fall In Love With Me. These three songs will appear in Khalid’s highly anticipated third album Sincere, which is set to be release on August 2nd via Right Hand Group/RCA Records. Continue reading