Whitney Houston’s live performance of I Will Always Love You was featured in Divas Live 99. In 1992, Houston recorded a new arrangement of I Will Always Love You for The Bodyguard soundtrack, her film debut. Continue reading
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Category: Music
8/6/17 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Frank Sinatra-Count Basie (1965)
Frank Sinatra with Count Basie and his Orchestra headline the Hollywood Palace, October 1965. The special aired about a month before his A Man and His Music special and has been forgotten. Continue reading
8/6/17 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Lecrae- I’ll Find You ft. Tori Kelly
Lecrae taps Tori Kelly for an inspirational duet “I’ll Find You.” The Reach Records MC raps about death, pain, fear, and bitterness. Continue reading
8/5/17 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Michael Jackson: Diana Ross TV Special Show (1981)
Michael Jackson and Diana Ross together on the Diana Ross TV Special Show (1981). The duo performs Rock With Me, Upside Down, and Ease On Down. Continue reading
8/4/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Tank- I Can’t Make You Love Me
I Can’t Make You Love Me cover by Tank from the 2010 album Now Or Never. Continue reading
8/4/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Carib Gold- Featuring Geoffrey Holder
Carib Gold (1956) featuring the first known film roles for both Geoffrey Holder and Cicely Tyson. The film was filmed almost entirely in Key West, Florida, with locally-cast musicians, extras and largely African-American cast headlined by Ethel Waters. Continue reading
8/2/17 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Wale – Running Back (feat. Lil Wayne)
Running Back is a song by Wale. It was released as the fourth single from Wale’s upcoming studio album, Shine. The song features vocals from American rapper Lil Wayne, and was produced by Spinz Beats Inc. Continue reading
8/1/17 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ne-Yo – Another Love Song
Ne-Yo recently released a new track Another Love Song. The song is his first from the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter in two years. Continue reading
7/31/17 O&A NYC OUT AND ABOUT WITH WaleStylez: Highlights From The 2017 Latex Ball
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
The 27th annual 2017 Latex Ball took place on July 29th at Terminal 5 on Manhattan’s West side. The event sponsored by GMHC (Gay Men’s Health Crisis) took on the moniker Unleash Your Muse, and the evening was a celebration of creativity, unity and awareness. Continue reading
7/31/17 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Mills Brothers – Caravan
The Mills Brothers recorded the Juan Tizol and Duke Ellington exotic jazz composition Caravan a cappella making the instruments’ sounds with their voices. The Mills Brothers honored Duke Ellington with this swing version of his Caravan.
Mills Brothers – Caravan
The Mills Brothers, sometimes billed The Four Mills Brothers, and originally known as The Four Kings of Harmony, were an African-American jazz and pop vocal quartet who made more than 2,000 recordings that sold more than 50 million copies and garnered at least three dozen gold records. The Mills Brothers were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1998.
