Fire in the Blood set in the early 1920s, a young African American man, Henry, must fight to survive with the help of his two best friends when a town of racists attempt to hunt him. Continue reading
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3/21/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: Yolanda Adams
Yolanda Yvette Adams is a gospel singer, record producer, actress, and radio host on WBLS. Adams has won four Grammy Awards, sixteen Stellar Gospel Music Awards, four of the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards, one American Music Award, seven NAACP Image Awards, one Soul Train Music Award, and five BET Awards. On December 11, 2009, Billboard Magazine named her the No. 1 Gospel Artist of the last decade. Continue reading
3/21/15 O&A With Walestylez: Kendrick Lamar i and preview The Blacker The Berry
Kendrick Lamar surprised the world by dropping a new single from his still-secretive follow-up to good kid, m.A.A.d city, the Isley Brothers–sampling i. The “I love myself!” chorus and the funky vibe propelled the track into the culture and got everyone equally parts excited and curious about Kendrick’s new album.
Kendrick Lamar – i
In Kendrick’s new song The Blacker the Berry, the sound and content of the still-untitled new album gets a whole new side. Everything from the verses to the vibe to the hook is pushing K.Dot’s artistry to a new limit. Even the cover art is distinctive, featuring (NSFW warning? Maybe?) two brown babies breastfeeding from their gold-bracelet-wearing mother.
The Blacker The Berry
3/21/15 O&A Its Saturday Anything Goes: Patti LaBelle Live! One Night Only
Patti LaBelle Live! One Night Only filmed and recorded at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom in 1998. The live album released in September 1998 earned LaBelle the Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance. Continue reading
3/20/15 O&A Shall We Dance Friday: Bones The Machine
Steven Hill, aka Bones The Machine is a Flex dancer, actor and model. He performs jaw-dropping style of dance that originated from Jamaican brukup, and is rooted in the streets of east Brooklyn. The dance, which consists mainly of shapes you form with your arms, is called ‘Bone Breaking’ as it really looks like Steven has traded his skeleton for some sort of elastic gum. Bones has spent several years to develop his unique technique where he mixes contortion and improvisation with other styles from parallel dance movements such as tutting, popping, connecting and waving – and even a bit of ballet. Continue reading
O&A Dance: Gierre Godley/Project 44 Performs Gandy Dancer In Metropolis
By Walter Rutledge
Gierre J Godley, choreographer and founder of Project 44, will present his latest project Gandy Dancer, in Metropolis, a choreography showcase, Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 at 248 West 60th Street; 7:30 pm. The inaugural choreography showcase celebrates the innovative movement of three contemporary dance companies from Miami and New York. The two performances are part of an initiative by Jessica DiMauro and Ana Miranda to bring together artists with the common goal of sharing artistic expression through movement. Continue reading
3/19/15 O&A Throwback Thursday: The Remixes Tamia, Whitney, Jennifer, and Madonna
Thunderpuss and Hex Hector & Mac Quayle remixes of songs by Tamia, Jennifer Lopez, Whitney Houston and Madonna. Continue reading
3/18/15 O&A Wildin Out Wednesday: Borat
Borat Sagdiyev is a fictitious Kazakh journalist travelling through the United States recording real-life interactions with Americans. British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen plays the title character.
3/16/15 O&A Dance: A Conversation With Michelle Fleet- Paul Taylor Dance Company
By Walter Rutledge
Michelle Fleet is a twelve-year veteran of the Paul Taylor Dance Company. Upon graduating from SUNY Purchase (BFA in Dance) Fleet auditioned for Taylor 2 and became a member in the summer of 1999. After two years of “cutting her teeth” she made her debut with the Paul Taylor Dance Company in 2002. Continue reading
3/17/15 O&A Inspirational Tuesday: Love- Remember To Care For Those Who Care For You
There are no perfect fathers. But a father will always love perfectly. Remember to care for those who care for you. Continue reading
