Philadelphia native Patti LaBelle work spans genres including gospel, soul, blues, R &B, jazz, Broadway, television and film. Continue reading
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3/18/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Brownstone – If You Love Me
If You Love Me is by R&B group Brownstone, released by MJJ Music and Epic Records. It is the second single from their debut album, From the Bottom Up (1995). Continue reading
3/18/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: Miami Heat at NewYork Knicks – Full Game Highlights
The NewYork Knicks defeated the Miami Heat, 116-95 tonight in New York. Mikal Bridges finished with a team-high 28 points along with 4 three pointers and 3 assists for the Knicks, while Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 23 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists in the game. Duncan Robinson recorded 22 points, 5 three pointers and 2 rebounds. The Knicks improve their record to 43-24 with the win, while the Heat fall to 29-39 for the season. Continue reading
3/18/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Nikki Giovanni – Ego Tripping and More
In her early work, Nikki Giovanni expressed the militant themes of the Black Arts Movement. In 1970 Giovanni introduced her third volume of poetry Re:Creation, which included her classic poem Ego – Tripping. This was followed by Night Comes Softly one of the earliest anthologies of Black Women’s poetry. Continue reading
3/17/25 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Carmen Jones- Gypsy Song – Beat Out Dat Rhythm on a Drum
In the groundbreaking black version of Carmen Jones there is a wonderful club scene Gypsy Song -Beat Out Dat Rhythm on a Drum featuring three sepia divas, Dorothy Dandridge, Pearl Bailey and Diahann Carroll. But there are at least three more present and future stars in the scene. As Carmen enters the club, the stunning woman with the pony-tail is famous beauty/dancer Carmen De Lavallade. Next two are fabled drummer Max Roach, and albeit just for a couple of seconds, Alvin Ailey! Continue reading
3/16/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Caravans- Mary Don’t You Weep (Live)-Inez Andrews, Albertina Walker, Dorothy Norwood, James Cleveland
Gospel icons and trailblazers The Caravans featuring Inez Andrews, Albertina Walker, Dorothy Norwood and James Cleveland on piano perform Mary Don’t You Weep. Continue reading
3/16/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY MORNING FUNNIES: The Ten Donmandments
The Ten Donmandments according to the Orange Turd. Continue reading
The Ten Donmandments according to the Orange Turd. Continue reading
3/15/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ MOVIE TRAILER: I Am Legend 2 – First Trailer | Will Smith, Michael B. Jordan
Military scientist Robert Neville seems the sole survivor in virus-ravaged New York. He’s waging a fight against Dark-Seekers, mutants resembling vampires trying to capture him as he searches for a cure.I Am Legend 2 was confirmed to be in development in 2022, with Will Smith set to star opposite Michael B. Jordan. Continue reading
3/15/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Oxlade, Fally Ipupa – IFA
Nigerian Afro-Pop star Oxlade teams up with Congolese legend Fally Ipupa for the new single IFA, blending Afrobeat and Congolese Rumba. The track is part of Oxlade’s debut album Oxlade From Africa. Continue reading
