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6/6/17 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Ariana Grande- Somewhere Over the Rainbow at One Love Manchester
In an especially moving performance, Grande closed the evening with Somewhere Over the Rainbow, from the MGM movie classic Wizard of Oz. The song holds a special place in her heart, because it was a favorite of her grandfather. It was also one she used to sing to him before he passed away. Continue reading
5/19/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Happy Birthday Malcolm X- In Black and White
Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. “You can’t separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.”- Malcolm X Continue reading
5/12/17 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: A Conversation With Pascal Rioult
Choreographer Pascal Rioult and O&A NYC Editor-In-Chief Walter Rutledge discussed the upcoming New York City season of RIOULT Dance at the Joyce Theater May 31 thru June 4. Continue reading
5/10/17 O&A NYC DANCE: NewSteps 2017 Meet The Choreographer- Mary Grace McNally
NewSteps, a choreographer’s series, will present five works by eight choreographers and collaborators. This final installment highlights choreographer Mary Grace McNally. The remaining dance makers include Molly Mingey, Ryan Pliss, Deborah Gladstein/Helen Yee, Quinn Dixon and Bree Nasby. The series will take place May 11 through 13 at the Chen Dance Center 70 Mulberry Street. Continue reading
5/7/17 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Nancy Wilson Live at Carnegie Hall (1987)
Nancy Wilson performs eight songs by herself and two songs with Carl Anderson at Carnegie Hall on June 25, 1987. Continue reading
5/4/17 O&A NYC DANCE: NewSteps- Meet The Choreographers- Quinn Dixon and Bree Nasby
NewSteps, a choreographer’s series, will present five works by eight choreographers and collaborators. The emerging dance makers include Mary Grace McNally, Molly Mingey, Quinn Dixon and Bree Nasby, Deborah Gladstein/Helen Yee and Ryan Pliss. The series will take place May 11 through 13 at the Chen Dance Center 70 Mulberry Street. Continue reading
5/3/17 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Redd Foxx Stand Up
Redd Foxx broke new comedic ground with a his raw and decidedly urban brand of humor. Foxx paved the way for generations of comedians including Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Eddie Murphy and Dave Chappell. Continue reading
4/29/17 O&A NYC MUSIC: Marvin Gaye- What’s Going On From Motown 25 (1983)
What’s Going On pleads for understanding. Marvin Gaye’s voice is markedly detached; a lonely, but passionate, voice in the crowd. The result of Gaye’s complex songwriting, combined with his abilities as a producer and an arranger was startlingly different from anything previously released by Motown. Continue reading
4/24/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Adele- NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Adele, the Grammy-winning U.K. pop star, showcases her brilliant voice and seemingly effortless charisma in a stripped-down three-song set at the NPR Music offices. Continue reading
