Cristian Cerezo and Wilson Munoz dance “Temo” by Orquesta Típica Victor, sung by Mario Pomar, at the 19th Lisbon Tango Festival 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Continue reading
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9/20/24 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Harry Belafonte – Island in the Sun (Live)
Harry Belafonte – Island in the Sun, excerpt from Harry Belafonte Live at the BCC (1977). This song was first featured on the studio album Belafonte Sings of the Caribbean (1957), and was the title song for the feature film Island in the Sun (1957). Continue reading
9/20/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Fred Astaire & Cyd Charisse- The Girl Hunt Ballet from The Band Wagon (1953)
The dance is called Girl Hunt Ballet from the 1953 film The Band Wagon directed by Vincente Minnelli. It is around 12 minutes long and is a mini-mystery dance. Fred Astaire plays Rod Reilly, a private detective and he is narrating his story, which is unfolding in the dance. Cyd Charisse plays duel roles as both the innocent blonde and the brunette siren. Continue reading
9/19/24 O&A THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jackie Wilson Baby Workout (Shindig 1965)
Baby Workout by Mr. Excitement aka Jackie Wilson from the album of the same name is about Wilson urging a girl to dance or work out all night long with him. Continue reading
9/18/24 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: The Last Dog in Springfield (Trump song parody)
At his debate against Kamala Harris, Donald Trump erroneously claimed that immigrants are eating the dogs and cats of red-blooded American citizens. This was based on an incident where a woman (who was not an immigrant) was indeed charged with such a crime, but then right-wing people posted online, saying that Hatian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio were committing such crimes – not only false, but dangerous misinformation that will likely end in violence against innocent people. Continue reading
9/17/24 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Hannibal Barca- The Man Who Tried To Conquer Rome
Hannibal was a Carthaginian (Northern Africa) general and statesman who commanded the forces of Carthage in their battle against the Roman Republic during the Second Punic War. His campaign bring his army over the Alps in the winter was one of the boldest moves in history. Continue reading
9/14/24 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY: John Legend Springfield Native Speaks Out
How do we spell Scumbag? T-R-U-M-P or Drumpf, his klan’s original name. In typical Trump style (or lack there of) this xenophobic, race baiting, sack of Drumpf defamed the Haitian community of Springfield, Ohio. Singer, songwriter and Springfield native John Legend speak out about the baseless racist tropes. Continue reading
9/13/24 O&A NYC DIVO ALERT: Murdergram Deux- LL Cool J- ft. Eminem
LL Cool J’s Murdergram Duex a bass-heavy track off of his latest album The Force, marked the rapper’s first collaboration with Eminem. The rap legends have now teamed up again for the single’s music video, which incorporates LL Cool J’s and Big Daddy Kane’s iconic album art into the backdrop. Continue reading
9/13/24 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Shaba Ranks ft Krystal -Twice My Age
Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon better known by his stage name Shabba Ranks, is a Jamaican dancehall musician. Ranks and Krystal perform the dancehall hit Twice My Age from the album 1988 Rappin’ With The Ladies.
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9/12/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Maze Ft. Frankie Beverly – Before I Let Go (Live ’95)
Frankie Beverly was an American singer, songwriter, and producer known primarily for his recordings with the soul and funk band Maze. He formed Maze, originally called Raw Soul, in his hometown of Philadelphia in 1970. He passed away on September 10th 2024 at the age of 77. Continue reading
