A Zoot Suit (for My Sunday Gal) performed by Paul White and Dorothy Dandridge from the 30 minute short film A Zoot Suit (with a A Reet Pleat) (1942) written by Ray Gilbert and Robert O’Brien (as Bob O’Brien). Continue reading
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10/17/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Dave Brubeck – Unsquare Dance
Dave Brubeck’s Unsquare Dance was recorded in May 1961, featuring Dave, Eugene Wright on bass, and Joe Morello on drums. Continue reading
10/14/19 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: October 14- 21, 2019
Fall is finally here! In New York that means cool mornings, sweater weather afternoons, jacket evenings and the arts. We have street art in Da Bronx, 90’s R&B in Harlem and Dance honors its own in the Village. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading
10/4/19 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Burna Boy – Another Story feat. M.anifest
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
Burna Boy is an Afro Fusion artist. He rose to prominence in 2012 after releasing the lead single Like to Party from his debut studio album, L.I.F.E. In 2017, Burna Boy signed with Bad Habit/Atlantic Records in the United States and Warner Group internationally. Continue reading
10/1/19 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Billy Porter – Show Me
Billy Porter performs Show Me from his self titled 1997 album on A&M records Continue reading
9/7/23 O&A NYC FIFTY YEAR ANNIVERSARY HIP HOP THROWBACK: Real Ones – Arty Klay, Woozie Wooz Featuring Splak G
Real Ones the latest release from Arty Klay and Woozie Wooz featuring Splak G. Filmed throughout Harlem the music video premiered on August 23, 2019. Continue reading
9/28/19 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES: Robert Ri’chard- Excerpts From Chocolate City
Chocolate City (2015) stars Robert Ri’ chard, Michael Jai White, Carmen Electra and Vivian Fox. Continue reading
9/27/19 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Como Un Bebe – J Balvin & Bad Bunny Choreography by CJ Salvador
CJ Salvador choreography to “Como Un Bebe” by J Balvin & Bad Bunny Continue reading
9/23/19 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Normani Davis – Motivation
Motivation by R&B artist Normani Davis, released on August 16, 2019. The song was written by Ariana Grande, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Max Martin, Normani Davis, Savan Kotecha and produced by Salmanzadeh. The music video was released the same day. Continue reading
9/22/19 O&A NYC DANCE- REVIEW: Legacy- Creative Outlet and Deeply Rooted at BAM Fisher
By Walter Rutledge
Legacy, a shared concert between Brooklyn based Jamel Gaine’s Creative Outlet and Chicago’s Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, presented a well curated evening of dance theatre works at BAM Fisher on Friday and Saturday September 13 and 14, 2019. Founding directors Jamel Gaines and Deeply Rooted’s Kevin Jeff (both Queens natives and Bernice Johnson Dance School alums) presented a concert of shared dance philosophies. The evening had a kindred aesthetic; presenting seven works spanning thirty-five years. Continue reading
