6/11/18 O&A Hollywood Monday: Cotton Come To Harlem – Iris, Officer Jarema and The Paper Bag

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Cotton Comes to Harlem was the beginning of short period in American film that featured black actors in leading roles and the themes dealt with issues from the African-American microcosm. With a screenplay by Arnold Perl and Ossie Davis, and  directed by Davis this action drama represents the black prospective. Much of the film’s humor is urban black comedy, which was groundbreaking in 1970.

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6/11/18 O&A Hollywood Monday: Cotton Come To Harlem – Iris, Officer Jarema and The Paper Bag

Hollywood Mondayscotton-comes-to-harlem-movie-poster-1970-1020194569

Cotton Comes to Harlem was the beginning of short period in American film that featured black actors in leading roles and the themes dealt with issues from the African-American microcosm. With a screenplay by Arnold Perl and Ossie Davis, and  directed by Davis this action drama represents the black prospective. Much of the film’s humor is urban black comedy, which was groundbreaking in 1970.

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6/8/18 O&A NYC AFROBEAT SONG OF THE DAY: Tekno – Only One

 

Augustine Miles Kelechi popularly known by his stage name Tekno Miles or simply is a Nigerian afrobeat artist, producer, performer and dancer. He was born and raised in Ebonyi State in eastern Nigeria within the Igbo tribe. Continue reading

6/8/18 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: ASAP Ferg – Harlem Anthem

Darold D. Brown Ferguson Jr., better known by his stage name A$AP Ferg is a hip hop artist from Harlem, NewYork.The  music video quickly earned over 2 million online views and was dubbed one of the 50 Best Songs of 2012 by Complex Magazine. Harlem Anthem is a soundtrack being featured for the Uncle Drew. Continue reading

6/8/18 O&A NYC GRILLING FOR THE WEEKEND: Grilled Thai Chili Garlic Shrimp With Grilled Bok Choy Salad

Grilled Thai Chili Garlic Shrimp With Grilled Bok Choy Salad is a favor filled yet light summer grilling experience. It also an easy, quick appetizer or entree for any outdoor occasion.  Continue reading

6/8/18 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Sylvie Guillem e Massimo Murru- Petite Mort

Sylvie Guillem and Massimo Murru perform Jiří Kylián”s Petite Mort with music Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.  Continue reading

6/7/18 O&A NYC DANCE: Philadanco Returns to the Joyce

Philadanco returns to New York City for seven performances, June 12 through 17 at the Joyce Theater. The company will present four works by choreographers of color, including three New York premieres. This concert series marks the company’s first solo presentation at the Joyce Theater since 2012.  Continue reading