3/24/17 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH- MUSIC: Bobbi Humphrey- Jazz Trailblazer

Jazz trailblazer and icon Bobbi Humphrey sat down with O&A NYC Editor-In-Chief Walter Rutledge to discuss her storybook career prior to her March 25th performances of Bobbi Humphrey’s Homemade Jam in Harlem at Ginny’s Supper Club- Red Rooster.   Continue reading

3/23/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Bobbi Humphrey- Harlem River Drive

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Harlem River Drive appeared on renowned jazz flutist Bobbi Humphrey’s third studio album entitled Blacks and Blues released on the Blue Note label in 1973. Continue reading

3/23/17 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH- DANCE: Katherine Dunham and Dancers in Casbah (Presenting Eartha Kitt)

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In 1948, Dunham and her company appeared in the Hollywood movie Casbah, with Tony Martin, Yvonne de Carlo, and Peter Lorre. The film was the cinematic debut of Eartha Kitt. Continue reading

3/19/17 O&A NYC Gospel Sunday- Celebrating Women’s History Month: Dottie Peoples

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Dottie Peoples has been a star in the gospel music industry for more than 30 years, since she was nine years old. Called the Songbird of the South by Atlanta WAOK radio announcer Brother Esmond Patterson, Peoples won the top four honors at the 1995 Stellar Awards with her album, On Time God. Continue reading

3/17/17 O&A NYC DANCE- CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Sylvia Waters- Ailey II Artistic Director Emerita

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Ailey II Artistic Director Emerita Sylvia Waters has shaped the lives and careers of countless young artists. Continue reading

3/16/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Sister Sledge – We Are Family

This is a Throwback Thursday tribute to late Joni Sledge, who belonged to the four sister disco-era group Sister Sledge, best known for their No. 1 hit We Are Family, died March 10,2017 at her home in Phoenix. She died at age 60. Continue reading

3/15/17 O&A NYC CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH- SONG OF THE DAY: Labelle- You Turn Me On (Live)

Labelle performs You Turn Me On from the Cher Show (1974). Continue reading

3/14/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY- CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Trans Model Lenya Bloom

“When you accept us, you accept yourself”  Lenya Bloom trans model  Continue reading

3/12/17 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY- CELEBRATING WOMEN’S MONTH: Mahalia Jackson- How Great Thou Art

Mahalia Jackson sings How Great Thou Art. From her first million-copy seller in 1946 until her death in 1972 Mahalia Jackson (born 1911) was the face and voice of gospel music for millions around the world. These television appearances from 1957 to 1962 catch her at her vocal and interpretive peak.  Continue reading

8/24/17 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT! ENCORE PERFORMANCE: Tina Turner- What Love Got To Do With It- 1985 Grammy Awards Show

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Tina Turner taught the world how to walk in high heel shoes. At the 1985 Grammy Awards telecast Turner performed What’s Love Got To Do With It and made one of the biggest comeback in music history.   Continue reading