Legendary Tap dancers Gregory Hines, Jimmy Slyde, Bunny Briggs, Sandman Simms performs during the 1989 PBS special Gregory Hines’ Tap Dance in America. Shot during rehearsal and performance at what used to be Billy Rose’s Diamond Horseshoe in New York, the special reunites cast members of previous Hines vehicles, including “Sophisticated Ladies” (the musical) and “Tap” (the movie). Continue reading
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8/1/16 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Black Book Starring Tyrese Gibson
The Black Book, an original short film directed and written by Tyrese Gibson and co-starring Epic Records recording artist V. Bozeman. Continue reading
7/31/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Yolanda Adams- This Too Shall Pass
7/30/16 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Ca-Rio-Ca Sunga Co. at Art Hearts Fashion Miami Swim Week 2016
Ca-Rio-Ca Sunga Co. brought true Brazilian flavor to the runway at Art Hearts Fashion Miami Swim Week 2016. The Los An Designer’s powerful collection, opened and closed their segment with special performances of traditional Brazilian dance and martial arts movement. Continue reading
7/29/16 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Oleta Adams – Get Here (c/w Courtney Pine sax solo)
Get Here is a pop ballad written by Brenda Russell in 1988. In 1990 vocalist Oleta Adams recorded the song which became a major international hit and her signature song. Adams performed with Courtney Pine on soprano sax in 1991 for the BBC. Continue reading
8/31/17 O&A NYC GRILLING FOR THE WEEKEND- SUMMER GRILLING RECIPES: Miso-Glazed Chicken Burgers with Cabbage-Apple Slaw
Grilled cheseseburgers are a barbecue staple. Today a juicy chicken burger is a healthy substitute for a beef burger. Compared with a typical cheeseburger slathered in mayo, this miso-glazed chicken version — topped with flavorful slaw saves you 109 calories, 24 grams of fat, and 34 milligrams of cholesterol per serving. Continue reading
7/29/16 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Mikhail Baryshnikov In Twyla Tharp’s One For My Baby
Mikhail Baryshnikov pays tribute to one of his idols, Maya Plisketskaya at the American-Soviet Cultural Exchange Festival: Hommage A Plisetskaya (1988). He performs Twyla Tharp’s One For My Baby sung by Frank Sinatra written by Johnny Mercer & Harold Arlen. Continue reading
7/28/16 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Kurtis Blow – The Breaks
The Breaks, the critically acclaimed 1980 hit single by Kurtis Blow from his self-titled debut album, was the first certified gold rap song for Hip Hop, and the second certified gold 12 inch single in the history of music. Continue reading
7/27/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez’s Hip Hop Wednesday:Kendrick Lamar – Alright
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Alright, by rapper Kendrick Lamar, from his third album To Pimp a Butterfly is a festive song about hope. It features uncredited vocals from the song’s co-producer Pharrell Williams during the chorus and was released to radio stations as the album’s fourth single on June 30, 2015. Continue reading
6/27/16 O&A WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Little Rascals – Shiver My Timbers (1931)
A loud sea captain (Billy Gilbert) tells violent stories about adventures out on the sea as pirates. The gang is playing hookey from school in order to hear his stories. Miss Crabtree (June Marlowe) finds where they are and decides to team up with the sea captain to teach the kids a lesson and scare them from ever wanting to be pirates. Continue reading





















