Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman pays tribute to Denzel Washington as he receives the 2019 AFI Life Achievement Award the presentation was broadcast on TNT. Continue reading
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9/27/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Cristian Cerezo and Wilson Munoz – Temo at Lisbon Tango Festival 2023
Cristian Cerezo and Wilson Munoz dance “Temo” by Orquesta Típica Victor, sung by Mario Pomar, at the 19th Lisbon Tango Festival 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Continue reading
9/23/24 O&A NYC PREVIEW: Edges of Ailey at The Whitney
By Alex Smith, Jr.
Something very special is about to burst on the NYC cultural scene- Edges of Ailey. The Whitney Museum’s groundbreaking, and multi-faceted interdisciplinary exhibit is a homage to the life and work of the legendary dancer, choreographer and humanitarian Alvin Ailey. This unique collaborative effort between the Ailey Dance Foundation and the Whitney has its official debut on Wednesday, September 25. Continue reading
9/19/24 O&A THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jackie Wilson Baby Workout (Shindig 1965)
Baby Workout by Mr. Excitement aka Jackie Wilson from the album of the same name is about Wilson urging a girl to dance or work out all night long with him. Continue reading
9/11/24 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Trump-Harris Debate: Recap of the ABC News Presidential Debate
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump turned into a heated matchup that lasted more than 90 minutes. Continue reading
9/9/24 O&A NYC MILESTONE: James Earl Jones Has Died He Was 93.
Widely regarded as the one of greatest stage and screen actors both in his native USA and internationally, James Earl Jones has died he was 93. Continue reading
8/28/24 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Suite Otis -Cosby Celebrates Ailey
Cosby Celebrates Ailey was a the 1989 Television Special that showcased the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The show was recorded December 12, 1988 but not broadcast until over a year later. When the show finally aired it was as a tribute to Alvin Ailey who had died December 1, 1989. Continue reading
8/21/24 WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Michelle Obama DNC 2024 Speech
Michelle Obama‘s full speech at the 2024 DNC in Chicago. She pulled no punches and sets the record straight. Continue reading
10/13/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: I Surrender All and Medley ft. Cece Winans, Whitney Houston and Shirley Caesar
I Surrender All and Gospel medley featuring CeCe Winans, Whitney Houston and Shirley Caesar performed at the 1996 Grammy Awards. Continue reading
8/16/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Unite- The Future Faces of Ballet
By Walter Rutledge
Unite, the Joyce Ballet Festival’s opening night performance was an eye-opening reveal of the face (or faces) of the future of ballet. The six-day, festival offers eight performances from Tuesday August 13 through Sunday August 18. Unite is an enlightening example of the growing and long overdue multicultural diversity and inclusiveness the artform so rightfully deserves. Continue reading
