Jimmy Slyde taps with George Benson on guitar and drummer Jo Jones. Continue reading
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1/24/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Dior Spring/Summer 2017 Full Fashion Show
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut at Christian Dior made fashion history when she became the first woman ever to take charge as creative director of this storied house. The Dior mystique has long stood for “femininity” in the psyche of French culture. Continue reading
1/23/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Josephine Baker- Zouzou (1934)
Zouzou(1934) starring American singer, dancer, actress Josephine Baker became the first motion picture to feature a black actress in the starring role. Continue reading
1/19/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Act V (Finale) Martin: A Ballet By Gordon Parks- Mourning Place
The final act takes place after the death of Dr. King . John Jones (Dr Martin Luther King) Sheila Rohan (Rosa Parks) and James E. Murphy (Assassin). Continue reading
1/22/17 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Prince / Miles Davis Concert 12-31-87
Prince and Miles Davis perform on New Years Eve 1987 at Paisley Park. Continue reading
1/21/17 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Sade- Live In Munich (1984)
Sade: Live in Munich from ethereal songstress Sade captures a live performance by the artist, recorded live in Munich in 1984. Continue reading
1/20/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Flying Steps mit Red Bull Flying Bach HD [Flying Bach]
Red Bull Flying Bach turns the international classical music world upside down. World champion b-boy crew Flying Steps visualises and revives Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier in a creative performance that combines classical music and urban culture. Continue reading
1/17/17 O&A NYC DANCE EXTRA: Lil Buck Dances In Apple Commercial
Stroll, Apple’s latest 60-second spot in its ongoing iPhone 7 Practically Magic campaign. The commercial stars Lil Buck, the 28-year-old freestyle dancer, and Bessie Award winner, who broke into the media mainstream two years ago dancing with Mikhail Baryshnikov in a wonderful ad for Rag & Bone.
In the Apple ad, Buck strolls down the street, AirPods in his ears, and is suddenly freed from gravity as he gyrates through Mexico City to the lilting tune of “Down” by Marian Hill.
Lil Buck- iPhone 7 + AirPods – Stroll — Apple
1/15/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Martin- A Ballet By John Parks (Act 1)
Martin: A Ballet by Gordon Parks Act 1 Introduces John Jones as Martin Luther King, Sheila Rohan as Rosa Parks and James E Murphy as the Assassin. Continue reading
12/26/17 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Alte Zachen – Set To Howard A. Robert Arrangement Of Rocka My Soul In The Bosom of Abraham
Alte Zachen, Choreography by Nadav Zelner featuring dancers Réginald Lefebvre and Alessio Marchini set to Howard A. Robert renowned arrangement of Rocka My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham with costumes by Ofir Hazan. Continue reading
