Muhammad Ali is as by a young man in England what will he do with his life after boxing career. In true Ali style he gives an amazingly clear explanation how short the living of life really is. Continue reading
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4/7/15/ O&A Song Of The Day With WaleStylez: Janelle Monáe – Tightrope [feat. Big Boi]
Tightrope is a 2010 song by American singer Janelle Monáe, the first official single from The ArchAndroid. The single premiered on February 11 on Pitchfork Media website, earning an immediate 9/10 rating and their coveted Best New Music tag. Continue reading
4/6/15 O&A With WaleStylez- Song Of The Day: Somebody That I Used To Know featuring Kimbra
Somebody That I Used to Know is a song written by Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter Gotye, featuring New Zealand singer/guitarist Kimbra. The song was released in Australia and New Zealand by Eleven Music on 5 July 2011 as the second single from Gotye’s third studio album, Making Mirrors (2011). Continue reading
4/6/15 O&A Profile: Anthony Savoy- Accentuating The Positive
Anthony Savoy has learned how to “accentuate the positive”, to build on his strengths as a performer. His tall lithe frame, pliant physique and impeccable line have become his trademarks. In 2010, Savoy joined Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble and a year later became an original member of the new Dance Theatre of Harlem.
During the 2014 season Savoy and Frederick Davis performed the duet centerpiece of Ulysses Dove’s Dancing On Front Porch of Heaven. This became a breakout role for Savoy; showcasing his artistic talents, and his technical and physical prowess. Out and About NYC Magazine founder Walter Rutledge sat down with Savoy to discuss his preparation for the role and the upcoming 2015 Dance Theatre of Harlem New York season.
Anthony Savoy
Dance Theatre of Harlem returns to New York City Center April 8- 11 for four performances. Dancing On Front Porch of Heaven will be performed on Wednesday, April 8, 7pm and Saturday April 11, 2pm. For more information including a complete list of performances and/or to buy tickets visit dancetheatreofharlem.org.
4/6/15 O&A Hollywood Monday: Jesus of Erskineville
Jesus recounts a hard day as he waits in line to renew his driver’s license. Short Black Films makes short films with young people from urban Aboriginal communities in and around Sydney. This film written and directed by Alex Romano and features John De Satge as Jesus and Grant Halabe as the labourer. Continue reading
4/14/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Richard Smallwood- Calvary
Calvary is a living testament to an artist, Richard Smallwood, working at the apex of his craft. Continue reading
4/4/14 O&A Its Saturday- ANYTHING GOES: Louis Vuitton Spring 2015 Women and Men Fashion Shows
Louis Vuitton is about travel, and Nicolas Ghesquière is shouldering the responsibility for that. Time-traveling is contemporary fashion’s reality. The way women and men slip so easily between decades, amalgamating their favorite pieces, and never being specific about one date or the other, is exactly how we dress now. Continue reading
Shall We Dance Friday: Bad Blood by Ulysses Dove
Bad Blood received its World Premiere, in 1984 on Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal. Featuring music by Laurie Anderson (Gravity’s Angel and Walking and Falling) and Peter Gabriel (Excellent Birds) the work in an erotic tour de force battle of the sexes. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre premiered the work in 1986. It is one of seven Dove ballets in the Ailey Company repertoire. Continue reading
4/2/15 O&A With WaleStylez- Dance: The Legend of Extraordinary Dancers (Episode 6) Duet
Former LXD members now in hiding are called to action with the start of the Uprising.Two of those are former lovers Katana and Jato. They must let go of their past for the good of the group, but their connection is undeniably strong. Continue reading
4/2/15 O&A Throwback Thursday: Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth
Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth are a hip-hop duo from Mount Vernon, New York. Their signature hit was They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.), a dirge for fallen friends—namely Troy “Trouble T-Roy” Dixon, a member of Heavy D & The Boyz, who died in 1990. Continue reading
