Labelle was a three member band that originated out of the Blue Belles, a girl group who were a popular vocal group of the 1960s and 1970s. Continue reading
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5/8/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY- MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL: I’ll Always Love My Mama- The Intruders
I’ll Always Love My Mama is a 1973 single by the Philly soul group The Intruders. Released from their album Save the Children, the single is a song commonly played on Mother’s Day. Continue reading
5/4/25 O&A NYC DANCE PREVIEW: THPAC’s A Ramp To Paradise Returns
The Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center (THPAC) will present A Ramp To Paradise on June 27 and 28, 2025 at the Ailey Citigroup Theater,405 west 55th Street. The dance theater work is the brainchild of THPAC executive chairman Alex Smith, Jr. and is based on the short story A Ramp To Paradise conceived and written by Smith. The story centers around a group of friends who attend the famed 1980’s underground dance club-The Paradise Garage. Continue reading
4/14/25 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: Dance Theatre of Harlem
By Walter Rutledge
The Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) presented their New York City season April 10th through April 14th at New York City Center. The four-day four-performance season featured works by George Balanchine, William Forsythe, Jodi Gates, and DTH Artistic Director Robert Garland. The evening presented four abstract works in the Contemporary Ballet, Neoclassic and Garland’s own Harem Swag styles. There was a lot of admirable dancing presented but little theatre offered. Continue reading
4/6/25 O& NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Fred Hammond- No Weapon
Gospel artist, bass guitarist, and record producer Fred Hammond released No Weapon on August 20 1996. The song’s universal healing message catapulted it to international acclaim. Continue reading
4/4/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: A Conversation With Micah Bullard
By Walter Rutledge
Houston, Texas native Micah Bullard is living his dream. The twenty-six-year-old dancer will perform with the Dance Theatre of Harlem April 10 through April 14 at New York City Center. This New York City season begins his fourth year with the company. Recently O&A NYC Editor-in-Chief Walter Rutledge and Bullock sat down to discuss the upcoming season, his early training and being an African American male who dances ballet. Continue reading
4/1/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: James Baldwin – Pin Drop Speech
James Baldwin’s Pin Drop Speech is a powerful address where he challenges the white dominated discourse and argues that Black people are constrained to places and roles designated by society, calling for a radical shift in how Americans view race and identity. Continue reading
3/23/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: CeCe Winans, Shirley Caesar – Come Jesus Come
CeCe Winans latest Gospel anthem Come Jesus Come has recently been re-released as duet featuring the legendary Pastor Shirley Caesar. Continue reading
3/21/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ FOOTWEAR: Nike SB Dunk Low Tourmaline
Black History Month 2025 may have wrapped up, the Nike SB team still has a special pair on the way with its new Tourmaline take on the SB Dunk Low. Paying homage to Black cowboys, its mint green suede upper is joined by special heel embroidery, rope laces, sockliner art and more. Continue reading
3/21/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: They Called Her Moses
They Called Her Moses is Donald McKayle‘s story of freedom fighter Harriet Tubman. The cast includes Jacqueline Walcott, Robert Powell, Sylvia Waters, Arthur Mitchell, Kathleen Stanford, Donald McKayle and Carmen DeLavallade. Continue reading
