The Black-ish episode, titled “Juneteenth,” continued the ABC sitcom’s tradition of tackling tough subject. Continue reading
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3/25/18 O&A NYC THEATRE REVIEW: Chicago- Valerie Simpson Takes No Prisoners As Matron “Mama” Morton
By Walter Rutledge
Songwriter, recording artist, entrepreneur, and restauranteur Valerie Simpson can now add Broadway thespian to her impressive list of accomplishments. On March 12, 2018 Simpson made her Broadway debut as Matron “Mama” Morton in Broadway’s longest running musical Chicago. For her six-week run (through April 22) Simpson is flanked by a talented cast of Broadway veterans including: Amra- Faye Wright as the Vaudeville villainess Velma Kelly, Bianca Marroquin– the murderous ingénue Roxie Hart and Chaz Lamar Shepard as brash barrister Billy Flynn. Continue reading
8/26/21 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY CELEBRATING NICHOLAS ASHFORD: Ashford and Simpson – Found A Cure (Live 1979) And More
Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson, the successful songwriting duo and recording artists, met at Harlem’s White Rock Baptist Church in 1964. Their careers as songwriters, producers and powerhouse performers spanned more than forty-five years. On August 22, 2011 Ashford passed from throat cancer. He is survived by wife of 36 years Valerie and their two daughters Asia and Nicole. Continue reading
3/21/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Shaggy and James Corden Performing It Wasn’t Me- Trump to Robert Mueller-
Shaggy and James Corden update the lyrics to It Wasn’t Me to reflect Robert Mueller’s investigation into Donald Trump. Continue reading
3/20/18 O&A NYC WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH SONG OF THE DAY: Dinah Washington At The Apollo- What A Difference A Day Makes and Making Whopee
Dinah Washington singing at the Apollo Theater with the Louis Jordan Band on March 8th 1960. Continue reading
3/14/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY- DANCE: Tattad Tattad Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela
Ram, the local village Romeo, is a colorful, charming yet dramatic vagabond. Leela, on the other hand, is an unbridled and passionate village Juliet. The only thing in common between these two strangers is their families’ hatred for each. Continue reading
3/14/24 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN ON THROWBACK THURSDAY- : Freda Payne- Band Of Gold
Singer and actress Freda Payne gained notoriety during the mid–1960s through the mid–1980s. Her most recognizable hit singles Band Of Gold and her anti-war Bring the Boys Home. Payne is also an actress in musicals and film, as well as the host of a TV talk show. Continue reading
3/6/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Donovan and Mrs Johnson In The Garden Center
Donovan Bogarde, a randy OAP who is attracted to and pursues Mrs Johnson. He uses a series of sexual innuendos in each sentence. Donovan checks out Mrs Johnson at the supermarket checkout. Continue reading
2/24/18 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Black Violin with The Original Harlem Globetrotters
Black Violin with The Original Harlem Globetrotters performing the team’s signature song the Sweet Georgia Brown. Continue reading
2/22/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Oleta Adams- Get Here (Live)
Oleta Adams scored her biggest hit to date with her Grammy nominated cover of Brenda Russell’s Get Here from the Circle of One album. Continue reading
