The Great White Hope, the film and play are based on the true story of Jack Johnson and his first wife, Etta Terry Duryea and the controversy over their marriage and Duryea’s death by suicide in 1912. Continue reading
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2/20/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Geoffrey Holder- A True Renaissance Man (REPOST)
Geoffrey Holder- a true renaissance man. Includes rare footage and interviews with wife Carmen de Lavallade and son Leo Holder. Continue reading
2/20/17 O&A NYC AUTOMOBILE: The Ferrari 812 Superfast
Ferrari just introduced a new set of wheels that lives up to its name: ‘Superfast.’ The high-end automaker has published the first pictures and specifications for its new 12-cylinder model, which will be its most powerful production car ever. Continue reading
2/20/17 O&A NYC DANCE: Fall Choreography @RubberLegz & James Gregg
Fall, choreography by RubberLegz & James Gregg with music by Bearcubs and FROMTHEZOOFILM- director of photography. Continue reading
2/20/17 O&A NYC COMEDY- MONDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Eddie Murphy- James Brown’s Celebrity Hot Tub Party
James Brown (Eddie Murphy) sings about a hot tub in this classic SNL sketch from 1983 season 9. Murphy captures Brown’s soul style before disrobing and getting into the water. Continue reading
(Repost) 2/9/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: A Conversation with Unstoppable Joan Myers Brown
By Walter Rutledge
“On Saturday, April 19, 2014, Out and About NYC Magazine had the pleasure to talk Joan Myers Brown, the driving force behind the success of the Philadelphia Dance Company beloved called Philadanco. In the almost ten years since this interview this living tribute to black dance and the Philadelphia arts tradition (both Brown and the company) are still Philly’s finest. The company is on full display this week at New York City’s Joyce Theater through tomorrow Saturday Febraury 10th for three performances. We repost this interview because despite international acclaim the struggle continues. “- Walter Rutledge Continue reading
2/17/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Solange – Cranes In The Sky
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Cranes in the Sky is a song by Solange. Released on October 5, 2016 by Saint Records and Columbia Records, it is the first single from Solange’s third album, A Seat at the Table. The song was written by Raphael Saadiq and Solange, and produced by Sir Dylan along with Raphael Saadiq and Solange. Continue reading
2/17/17 O&A NYC WHAT THE FUNK: James Brown – Say It Loud I’m Black And I’m Proud
Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud performed by James Brown and written with his bandleader Alfred Pee Wee Ellis was released as a two-part single in 1968. The single held the number-one spot on the R&B singles chart for six weeks, and peaked at number ten on the Billboard Hot 100.
2/17/17 SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: A Conversation With Abdiel Jacobsen
Abdiel Jacobsen made his debut with the Martha Graham Dance Company as an apprentice dancing in Errand Into The Maze with world-renowned Russian ballerina Diana Vishneva. Continue reading
2/16/17 O&A WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Neon Indian – Slumlord Rising
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Neon Indian is an electronic music band from Denton, Texas.The music is composed by Mexican-born Alan Palomo (born July 24, 1988), who is also known for his work with the band Ghosthustler, and as the solo artist VEGA. Continue reading
