Ghanaian natives Robert Koffie Fugah (New Zealand based) and WALA Group (Australia based) perform traditional songs, rhythms and dances from their homeland Ghana. Continue reading
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11/7/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Dear Quincy- Carmen De Lavallade and Wesley Fata
Carmen de Lavallade dancing to Quincy Jones’s “Soul Bossa Nova” with Wesley Fata on November 16, 1968. Ms. de Lavallade’s late husband, the great Geoffrey Holder, choreographed this piece This is jut an excerpt of a much longer dance. Continue reading
11/5/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Sam Cooke- A Change Is Gonna Come
A Change Is Gonna Come is a song by Sam Cooke, released on December 22, 1964 by RCA Victor. Though only a modest hit for Cooke in comparison with his previous singles, A Change Is Gonna Come became an anthem for the American Civil Rights Movement. The song is widely considered Cooke’s best composition and has been voted among the best songs ever released by various publications. In 2007, the song was selected for preservation in the Library of Congress, with the National Recording Registry deeming the song “culturally, historically, or aesthetically important.” Continue reading
11/5/24 O&A NYC ELECTION DAY 2024: America Keep Your Word !
A soliloquy from a Black man from the 1960’s about the injustice of the American system. He makes a simple yet poignant request “America needs to keep its word”. Liberty and justice for who? You? Me? Continue reading
11/4/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: 2024 Pre-Election Cold Open – SNL50
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins (Chloe Fineman) checks in with Kamala Harris (Maya Rudolph) and Donald Trump’s (James Austin Johnson) campaigns on the eve of the 2024 election. Continue reading
11/3/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY SCHOOL: The Prodigal Son
The Prodigal Son story combines stunning animation with a powerful narrative to illuminate the path of return and the embrace of unconditional love. This story is perfect for families, educators, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of faith by offering viewers a unique opportunity to explore the great lessons it holds. Continue reading
11/1/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Hinton Battle/Alfonso Ribeiro -Tap Dance Kid (Tony Awards 1984)
Fabulous Feet from the Broadway musical The Tap Dance Kid choreographed by Danny Daniels and featuring Alfonso Ribeiro, Hinton Battle and Company. This performance is from the 1984 Tony Awards. Continue reading
10/30/24 Wildin Out Wednesday: Obama raps Eminem’s Lose Yourself
During the Detriot Harris-Walz rally former president Barack Obama raps Enimem‘s iconic Lose Yourself. Continue reading
10/28/24 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Sweet Transvestite Scene (The Rocky Horror Picture Show-1975)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a low-budget freak show/cult classic/cultural institution concerns the misadventures of Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) and Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon) inside a strange mansion that they come across on a rainy night. After the wholesome pair profess their love through an opening song, their car breaks down in the woods, and they seek refuge in mad scientist Dr. Frank N. Furter’s (Tim Curry), towering castle nearby. Continue reading
10/27/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Jill Scott (Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 2008)
Jill Scott delivered an unforgettable performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival on July 11, 2008. Held at the Ahoy Hall in Rotterdam, Netherlands, her set was part of the festival’s rich lineup that year. Continue reading
