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2/14/17 O&A NYC DANCE- VALENTINE’S DAY: A Song For You- Dudley Williams/ Choreography Alvin Ailey
In 1972, Alvin Ailey created the elegiac solo Love Songs for dancer Dudley Williams. The sixteen minute solo, composed in three sections includes A Song for You by Donny Hathaway; Poppies by Nina Simone; and He Ain’t Heavy, He’s my Brother by Donny Hathaway. Many thought of the work as the male equivalent of the female solo Cry (1971). Continue reading
2/14/17 O&A NYC WHAT THE FUNK- VALENTINE’S DAY: Ebony Eyes- Rick James featuring Smokey Robinson
Ebony Eyes by super freak Rick James and Motown balladeer Smokey Robinson for the Gordy (Motown) label. The song was first featured on James’ album Cold Blooded. Continue reading
2/14/17 O&A NYC MUSIC: Tribe Called Quest Grammy Performance
Tribe Called Quest gave the most politically charged performance at the 2017 Grammy Awards. Continue reading
2/13/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Foxy Brown Starring Pam Grier (Opening and Fight Scene)
A voluptuous black woman takes a job as a high-class prostitute in order to get revenge on the mobsters who murdered her boyfriend. Continue reading
2/13/17 O&A WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Tyga ft. Desiigner – Gucci Snakes
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Gucci Snakes is a song by Tyga, featuring and label-mate Desiigner. It was released on September 8, 2016, by GOOD Music, Interscope Records and Victor Records, as the second single from Tyga’s upcoming studio album. It was produced by CrakWav. Continue reading
2/13/17 O&A NYC MUSIC: Beyonce’s Full 2017 Grammys Performance
Beyonce performed at the 2017 Grammy Awards. The mother to be of twin Carters premiered her baby bump and a more visually spiritual performance. Continue reading
2/13/17 O&A NYC WHAT THE FUNK! PUMPING IT UP FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Parliament Funkadelic: P-Funk Wants to Get Funked Up- Mothership Connection (Houston 1976)
What The Funk! O&A NYC honors the sound that defined the defiant 70’s. “Make my funk the P.Funk, I wants to get funked up”. Continue reading
2/13/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez VIDEO: New Nike Message- Equality And Opportunity
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Airing tonight during the Grammy is featuring Nike’s powerful and serious new advertisement that sends a message regarding opportunity and discrimination. Continue reading
2/13/17 O&A NYC MONDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Cartoon Donald Trump Gets Tucked Into Bed By Steve Bannon
There’s a new nightly ritual at The White House, and it might be the most disturbing thing we’ve seen yet from this administration. Continue reading
