This Christmas covered by Chris Brown for the in 2007 film of the same names originally written and performed by R&B legend Donny Hathaway in 1970. Continue reading
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11/25/15 O&A NYC Song Of The Day: Someday We’ll All Be Free- Take 6 and Lalah Hathaway and Bonus track: Donny Hathaway ( Rare Live version)
Someday We’ll All Be Free performed by the Grammy Award winning all-male a cappella Take 6 and Lalah Hathaway. Her father Donny Hathaway originally wrote and performed the song. O&A NYC has also include a rare live version performed by Donny Hathaway. Continue reading
6/5/15 O&A Shall We Dance- A Tribute To Dudley Williams: A Song For You (1986)
In 1972, Alvin Ailey created the elegiac solo Love Songs for dancer Dudley Williams. The sixteen minute solo, composed in three sections includes A Song for You by Donny Hathaway; Poppies by Nina Simone; and He Ain’t Heavy, He’s my Brother by Donny Hathaway. Many thought of the work as the male equivalent of the female solo Cry (1971). Continue reading
7/8/15 O&A Song Of The Day: Lalah Hathaway- A Song For You On BET’s Apollo Live
Lalah Hathaway sings her father’s song on BET’s “Apollo Live.” Donny Hathaway is the greatest soul singer/musician/artist of all time. A Song For You is perhaps his greatest record. Lalah virtually channels her dad’s spiritual essence in this classic performance. Continue reading
10/18/14 O&A Shall We Dance Friday: Dudley Williams- A Song For You (1986) An Excerpt From Love Songs
Jennifer Dunning’s December 14, 1986 New York Times review of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater began with an acknowledgement to dancer Dudley Williams. The title and opening paragraphs says it all. Continue reading
