Charles Riley, better known as Lil Buck, performs a street dance called Memphis Jookin, that originated in Memphis, Tennessee alongside the emergence of “Buck” music in the 1990’s. Continue reading
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2/22/19 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: We Sing, We Dance- The Nicholas Brothers Story
We Sing, We Dance the Nicholas Brothers Story, a 1992 Arts and Entertainment documentary about the life of the Nicholas Brothers. In addition to interviews of Fayard and Harold Nicholas the documentary features Mikhail Baryshnikov, Cab Calloway, Hammer, Gregory Hines, Maurice Hines, Dorothy Nicholas, Morrow Clarke Peters, Leonard, Reed, Max Roach, and Bobby Short. Continue reading
2/22/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ariana Grande – 7 rings
7 Rings is by Arianna Grande for her fifth studio album Thank U, Next.The song was written by Arianna Grande, Kaydence, Njomza Vitia, Tayla Parx and Victoria Monét alongside its producers Tommy Brown, Charles Anderson and Michael Foster with the interpolation of My Favorite Things by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Continue reading
2/20/19 O&A NYC CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Taking A Chance On Love
Taking A Chance On Love starring Ethel Waters, Eddie “Rochester” Anderson and Bill Bailey from the Hollywood musical Cabin In The Sky. Continue reading
2/20/19 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Blueface – Thotiana Remix ft. Cardi B
Thotiana is by Hip Hop artist Blueface. Cash Money Records released it as a single from Blueface’s second album, Famous Cryp on January 29, 2019. The song is written by Blueface and John Nathaniel. Continue reading
2/20/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: John Legend – Preach
“Sometimes we can get so frustrated by the news and what’s going on and there’s this battle going on in ourselves. Do we become apathetic? Do we become engaged? Do we just talk about it, or do we do something?” –John Legend Continue reading
2/19/19 O&A NYC CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH- DANCE: Michael Jackson- Billie Jean (Outstanding Live Performance)
The King of Pop Michael Jackson is in great form in this live concert version of his classic Billie Jean. Continue reading
2/19/19 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: Art, Dance, Film, Music, Theatre… And More
It’s school winter break and the kids are home! Don’t worry! There are things for everyone. We have dance from Lincoln Center to Chinatown. Art on Museum Mile; and music from Harlem to Brooklyn. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading
2/16/19 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Yanis Marshall Heels Choreography If- Janet Jackson (Kaytranda Remix. Featuring Stevie Dore)
Yanis Marshall, a French dancer and choreographer specializes in suggestive choreography of male dancers wearing high heels shoes. Continue reading
2/14/19 O&A NYC Valentines Day SONG OF THE DAY: Alicia Keys – You Don’t Know My Name
You Don’t Know My Name is by Alicia Keys from her second studio album, The Diary Of Alicia Keys. The song was produced by Alicia Keys and Kanye West, the track was released as the album’s lead single in 2003. Continue reading
