By Walter Rutledge
Bishop Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir singing Second Chance led by Monique Walker. This is from the BET Planet Groove Christmas Special in 1997. Continue reading
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12/5/15 O&A NYC Saturday Morning Concert: Chris Rock-Bring The Pain
Chris Rock: Bring the Pain is a 1996 HBO television special starring comedian Chris Rock. This was Rock’s second special for the network, following 1994’s Big Ass Jokes. Rock was already a well-known comedian, but Bring the Pain made him one of the most popular comedians in the United States. The special was taped at a tour stop at the Takoma Theatre in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
12/5/15 O&A NYC Its Saturday- Anything Goes: Ca-RIO-Ca Brazilian Mens Swimwear – Runway Show – Miami Swim Week 2015
LA designer CA-RIO-CA SUNGA CO. brought true Brazilian flavor to the runway with their powerful collection, opening and closing their segment with special performances of traditional Brazilian dance and martial arts movement. Continue reading
12/4/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: Air Jordan 6 Retro Off White/New Maroon
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
The Air Jordan 6 Retro is back in its original form, for 2015. This pair comes in the original off white and new maroon colorway. Featuring an off white-based leather upper with maroon accents, finished off by OG “Nike Air” branding. A limited release, look out for them at select Jordan Brand accounts worldwide in early December of 2015.
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Retail is set at $220 for men’s, and they will also be available in full-family sizing, running down to toddler.
12/4/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez- Fashion: Nike Air Max 1 In Molded VT Leathers
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
Nike Sportswear is always retooling the Nike Air Max 1 (AM 1) for releases that reflect the ever-changing streetwear style. For winter 2015 Nike is bringing back the Nike Air Max 1 VT, and upper is reminiscent of the Oregon Ducks color way.
The color blocking represents the trendy move for retro runners to have solid portions throughout the silhouette. With a head-turning green shade on the overlay and heel, an ominous black dominates the rest of this AM1 to allow for the classic gum light brown bottom to standout.
This pair will be available in Europe this Friday, December 4th, and we’ll keep you updated on a stateside release date in the days to come.
12/4/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Jill Scott- Strange Fruit
Jill Scott gave a chilling performance of Strange Fruit, the iconic protest song made popular by Bille Holiday, on A&E’s Shining a Light concert special. Scott joined the likes of John Legend, Alicia Keys, Pharrell Williams, Aloe Blacc and more for a concert special meant to address racial inequality and violence in America. Continue reading
12/4/15 O&A NYC Shall We Dance Friday: Jill Scott – Back Together featuring Complexion Contemporary Ballet
Jill Scott has release her latest music video Back Together. While Scott isn’t in the video herself, the theatric clip features dancers from Complexions Contemporary Ballet breathe life into relationships broken by misunderstanding, the death of a loved one or personal issues. Continue reading
12/3/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez: The Wiz Live! Premiere Tonight
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
The long await live broadcast of the 1975 Tony Award winning musical The Wiz airs tonight. The special will star performers Queen Latifah in the role of the Wiz, Mary J. Blige as Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West, Uzo Aduba as Glinda the Good Witch, David Alan Grier as the Cowardly Lion, Ne-Yo as the Tin Man, Elijah Kelley as the Scarecrow, Common as the Bouncer/Gatekeeper of the Emerald City and Stephanie Mills (who originated the role of Dorothy in The Wiz) as Aunt Em, among a number of other performers. It will also be the professional debut for actress Shanice Williams in the role of Dorothy Gale. Continue reading
12/3/15 O&S NYC Throwback Thursday Holiday Greeting: Eartha Kitt- Santa Baby
Eartha Mae Kitt was an actress, singer, cabaret star, dancer, stand-up comedienne, activist and voice artist. Known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of C’est Si Bon and the enduring Christmas novelty smash Santa Baby. Both songs became US Top 10 hits. Orson Welles once called her the most exciting woman in the world.
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12/3/15 O&A NYC DANCE: Linda Celeste Sims- Pure Light
By Walter Rutledge
Outstanding performers have always been the hallmark of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Dancers that consistently test the technical and artistic boundaries of modern dance remain a fundamental part of founder Alvin Ailey’s continuing legacy. Artists Carmen DeLavalallade, Dudley Williams, Judith Jamison, Miguel Godreau, Linda Kent, Sara Yarborough, Sarita Allen, Gary deLoatch, Desmond Richardson, and Renee Robinson all possessed an innate ability beyond technique, a God given gift that unfortunately cannot be taught. When the stage lights hit these special individuals it is refracted into dazing, flawless, pure light that pulls you in… moth to flame. Celeste Linda Sims is pure light. Continue reading
