After promising fans that they were “recording a hit” together back in July, Jennifer Lopez and Maluma have officially dropped their collaboration, blessing fans with a two-part music video out Thursday (Sept. 24). Continue reading
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9/28/20 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: New Orleans (1947) Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Woody Herman- Musical Movie
It’s the Lowdown of Wicked Old Basin Street! And the Music That Made It Wicked! A gambling hall owner relocates from New Orleans to Chicago and entertains his patrons with hot jazz by Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Woody Herman & his Orchestra, and others. Continue reading
9/27/20 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Chet Baker Live – Blue In Green
Chesney Henry “Chet” Baker Jr. jazz artist and a vocalist. He is known for major innovations within the cool jazz subgenre leading him to be nicknamed the prince of cool. Continue reading
9/27/20 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Mahalia Jackson Down By The Riverside
Down by the Riverside (also known as “Ain’t Gonna Study War No More” and “Gonna lay down my burden”) is a Negro spiritual. Its roots date back to before the American Civil War.
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9/26/20 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: WizKid – Smile ft. H.E.R.
Smile by Afrobeat artist Wizkid featuring R&B artist H.E.R. It was released as the first single off Wizkid’s Made in Lagos album. The song made its debut at No. 3 in the first week of launch of the UK Afrobeats Singles chart. Continue reading
9/24/20 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Nina Simone – Sinnerman (1965)
Sinnerman is an African American traditional spiritual song that has been recorded by a number of performers and has been incorporated in many other of the media and arts. The lyrics describe a sinner attempting to hide from divine justice on judgement day. It was recorded by Nina Simone in 1965.Rest in peace to Breonna Taylor…. Continue reading
9/22/20 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Miles Davis & Chaka Khan: Human Nature (Live in Montreux 1989)
Two infamous music artist performed together live in 1989, Miles Davis and Chaka Khan. Human Nature is cover music track done by the two icons. Continue reading
9/21/20 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Hellzapoppin’ (Lindy Hop Scene In Full Color)
Lindy hop is the granddaddy of all swing dances, a blend of African and European dance influences that is both uniquely American… and now spans the globe. Lindy hop takes its name from the Charles Lindbergh’s flight to Paris in 1927.
If Tango is sultry, and Ballroom dancing is aloof, lindy hop is joyful and playful. Lindy has a grounded, flowing style that closely reflects its music — from the late 20s hot jazz to the early 40s big bands. Harlem, New York, and in particular the Savoy Ballroom (“The Home of Happy Feet”) is where the dance was developed and innovated from the 1920s onward. Based on earlier dances such as the Charleston, the Black Bottom and the Breakaway, the dance evolved and spread over the decades along with the new swing music.
Hellzapoppin’ (In Full Color)
And while the dance continues to evolve today, contemporary lindy hoppers still strive for that same spirit, inventiveness, and musicality of the pioneers of lindy hop like Norma Miller, Dean Collins, Frankie Manning and many more.
9/13/20 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Untamed Elegance – Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Watch the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis commemorate the Jazz Age with Untamed Elegance a suite composed by master saxophonist and veteran JLCO member Victor Goines. Continue reading
9/11/20 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Yanis Marshall “Love Hangover” Diana Ross- Heels Intensive Paris
“I’m so excited to share some of the material I’ve been working on earlier this summer for 3 weeks with my Advanced heels intensive program in Paris, France !” @yanismarshallheelsintensive.
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