3/21/19 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: March 20- March 24, 2019

 

Spring has finally arrived! Soon the flowers will be in bloom and love will be in the air. And if you love the arts you will find dance from Da Bronx to the Chelsea, music in Brooklyn and at Radio City Music Hall, karaoke night in Garden City and explore Asian culture and art throughout the city. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading

3/20/19 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Fela Kuti & Africa 70 – Pansa Pansa 1/2 (Berlin 1978)

Fela Kuti & Africa 70Pansa Pansa 1/2 (Berlin 1978). One of the few pro-shot concerts of legendary musician Fela Kuti with his band Africa 70, playing for the jazz festival in Berlin,Germany. Fela was a social activist and leader who fought for freedom and justice in Nigeria. He died in 1997.
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3/20/19 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Mustard, Migos – Pure Water

Dijon McFarlane professionally known as Mustard, is a music producer, DJ, record executive and hype-man from Los Angeles, California. Continue reading

(Repost) 3/20/23 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Lady Sings The Blues (Big Ben) Plus Encore

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Lady Sings The Blues is the story of jazz singer Billie Holiday and is loosely based on her 1956 autobiography. The name of the film was taken from one of Holiday’s most popular songs.

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3/18/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Teyana Taylor – Issues/Hold On

Teyana Taylor is back to drop off another video from her K.T.S.E. (Keep That Same Energy) album.  Filled with ’70s-inspired fashion, the music video also co-stars A$AP Ferg and Tyler The Creator. Continue reading

3/14/19 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH THROWBACK THURSDAY: LaBelle- Lady Marmalade

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Lady Marmalade, written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan, is famous for its sexually suggestive chorus of “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi (ce soir)?”, which translates into English as “Do you want to sleep with me (tonight)?”  Continue reading

3/14/19 O&A NYC WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH SONG OF THE DAY: Iyeoka -Simply Falling

Iyeoka Okoawo is a Nigerian-American poet, recording artist, singer, activist, educator and TEDGlobal Fellow.Her music includes elements from Soul, R&B, Rock and Hip Hop. Continue reading

3/10/19 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: March 10- March 16, 2019

New York, New York a helluva town! This week we have theatre in Brooklyn, on Broadway and “Da Bronx”. Chi-town is dancing in our town; and art from Fifth Avenue to Flatbush Avenue. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading

3/9/19 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Burna Boy – Dangote

Burna Boy is a Nigerian Afro-fusion  artist.He rose to prominence in 2012 after releasing the lead single Like to Party from his debut studio album L.I.F.E 2013. Continue reading