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2/15/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: BeBe and CeCe Winans

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BeBe (Benjamin) and CeCe (Priscilla) Winans are the seventh and eighth of “Mom” and “Pop” Winans’ ten children, most of whom have had gospel music careers. Together, they have received several awards, including three Grammys. While BeBe and CeCe were in high school, four of their elder brothers formed the successful Gospel music group The Winans. Continue reading

2/14/15 O&A Happy Valentine’s Day: This Time – A Short Film

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This Time is a short film written by Reagan Gomez-Preston and directed by Matthew A. Cherry. It stars Reagan Gomez, Michael Moss, Terri J. Vaugn, Barry Floyd and Sinorice Moss. This Time deals with the realities that many people have to face when a loved one returns home from war and everything has changed.  Continue reading

2/14/15 O&A Its Saturday Anything Goes: Yves Saint Laurent

It is Saturday10311579Yves Saint Laurent is a 1992 documentary produced 10 years before the closure of Yves Saint Laurent haute couture. It provides the look at the life and career of the legendary designer. O & A salutes fashion week with a look at one of the industries most celebrated couturier.  Continue reading

2/13/15 O&A Shall We Dance: Lloyd Knight – A Dancer’s World

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One of Martha Graham’s most memorable quotes, “It takes ten years, usually, to make a dancer. It takes ten years of handling the instrument, handling the material with which you are dealing, for you to know it completely.” This year marks Lloyd Knight’s tenth year with the Martha Graham Dance Company. His ascent through the ranks of the company culminated with Knight becoming a principal dancer prior to the 2015 New York City season. Continue reading

2/13/18 (Repost) O&A VALENTINE’S DAY WITH RITA RUBINO: Imbibe the Vibe of Love A Simple Aphrodisiac to Warm Someone’s Heart

By Rita Rubino

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Imbibe the Vibe of Love
A Simple Aphrodisiac to Warm Someone’s Heart

It’s cold out there! Feel like staying in? Why not cozy up on the couch, stream a movie, pop some corn and warm up with an inviting spiced mulled wine. Continue reading

2/12/15 O&A Reposted: Clive Thompson- The Graham Years

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By Walter Rutledge

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The life of a bank clerk at the Government Savings Bank in Kingston, Jamaica was not going be Clive Thompson’s fate; he had been a performer for most of his life. Clive and his sister Norma had been childhood favorites in the local talent shows and were part of the “opening act” in Children’s Corner Club at the Saturday matinees. After seeing the Katherine Dunham Dance Company perform and a chance encounter with modern dance teacher Ivy Baxter he began formal dance classes. Continue reading

2/12/15 O&A Throwback Thursday: Nancy Wilson

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Nancy Wilson is an American entertainment living legend. With more than 70 albums, and three Grammy Awards she has been labeled a singer of blues, jazz, cabaret and pop; a consummate actress; and the complete entertainer.  The title she prefers, however, is song stylist.

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Wilson recorded the 1934 pop standard The Very Thought of You, with music and lyrics by Ray Noble in 1963. One year earlier during a successful collaboration with Cannonball Adderley, he suggested that she should steer away from her original pop style and gear her music toward jazz and ballads. 

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Wilson released her debut single, Guess Who I Saw Today in 1960. It was so successful that between April 1960 and July 1962 Capitol Records released five Nancy Wilson albums.

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In 1999, Wilson hosted a show in honor of Ella Fitzgerald entitled Forever Ella on the A & E Network

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2/11/15 O&A 2015 Harlem Fine Arts Show Opening Night Benefit- A Conversation With Michele March and Robin Bell Stevens (Video)

 

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Michele March (Harlem Fine Arts Show) and Jazzmobile President Robin Bell Stevens discuss the coloration between the Art Show and Jazzmobile. The Harlem Fine Arts Show returns to Riverside Church on Thursday, February 12th with an Opening Night Reception from 6:00 pm -10:00 pm at 91 Claremont Avenue. The evening kicks off 4 days of art, and arts education. This year a portion of the  opening night proceeds will assist Jazzmobile during its fifth year of public service.   Continue reading

2/11/15 O&A Wildin Out Wednesday: Paul Mooney- Its the End of the World

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Paul Gladney better known by the stage name Paul Mooney, is a comedian, writer, social critic, television and film actor. He is best known for his appearances on Chappelle’s Show and as a writer for the comedian Richard Pryor. Continue reading