9/22/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Green Pastures (1936)

The Green Pastures is a 1936 American film depicting stories from the Bible as visualized by black characters. It starred Rex Ingram, Oscar Polk, and Eddie “Rochester” Anderson. The Green Pastures was one of only six feature films in the Hollywood Studio era to feature an all-black cast. Continue reading

9/20/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Ellington’s Caravan played by Monk (Berlin 1969)

Jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Sphere Monk performs the 1936 jazz classic Caravan by Duke Ellington and Juan Tizol in Berlin (1969). Continue reading

9/21/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: James Brown – The Old Landmark from The Blues Brothers

James Brown, The Godfather Of Soul, leads his flock through a spirited version of The Old Landmark (look for an angelic Chaka Khan is the choir).  Continue reading

9/20/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ MOVIE TRAILER: Anaconda – Official Trailer

The official trailer for the Anaconda reboot has been released, confirming that the new film is a meta horror comedy starring a dream team of Paul Rudd and Jack Black. Directed by Ben Stiller, the film is a loving and hilarious parody of the 1997 original, promising a movie that is both funny and genuinely terrifying. Continue reading

8/20/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WaleStylez: Tekno – Rara

Augustine Miles Kelechi Okechukwu (born 17 December 1992), popularly known as Tekno, a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. Continue reading

9/20/25 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY – ANYTHING GOES: Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2025/26 Menswear – Paris Fashion Week

Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2025/26 show by Pharrell Williams at Paris Fashion Week. Continue reading

9/20/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: The City of Blackstone Reelects “Mayor Pimp” – Black News Network (BNN Episode 2)

The City of Blackstone has reelected their beloved Mayor Rontavious Nocap III loving known as Mayor Pimp. O&A NYC brings you the latest BNN report. The Cursed Cable TV box has intercepted another transmission from the Black News Network (BNN).
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9/20/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: The Harlem Sandman

That’s Reelblack Entertainment brings us another classic scene of Black entertainment excellence from the 1943 The Harlem Sandman. The venerable cast included Nick Stewart, Count Basie, Jack Williams, Dorothy Dandridge, Ernest Morrison and Pops & Louie as featured in Hit Parade of 1943. Continue reading

9/19/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Major Lazer ft. Busy Signal & Kybba – Gangsta (Live in Brussels)

 

The Major Lazer featuring Busy Signal and Kybba Gangsta (Live in Brussels) performance was from Major Lazer’s set at the Grand Place in Brussels on August 28, 2025. A video of this live performance was later released on September 11, 2025.

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