Wanda Wakanda made her debut at the BET Awards. Jamie Foxx’s historic character, Wanda helps Michael Blackson finish a task in Blackanda 2.5!
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6/26/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Anita Baker Tribute- Jamie Foxx, Marsha Ambrosius, Ledisi and Yolanda Adams (BET Awards 2018)
Anita Baker was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 BET Awards on Sunday night (June 25). During the tribute to the quiet storm R&B legend, Jamie Foxx, Marsha Ambrosius, Ledisi and Yolanda Adams delivered show-stopping renditions of Baker’s hits, including “Same Ole Love,” “Angel,” “Giving You The Best That I Got,” and “Caught Up In The Rapture.” Continue reading
6/15/18 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Philadanco Performs Christopher Huggins’ Latched at TEDxPenn
Philadanco performs Latched (2014) by resident choreographer Christopher Huggins at TEDxPenn. Continue reading
6/5/18 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: The Kanneh-Masons: The Family That Plays Together
The Kanneh-Masons family are rock stars in the classical world: Seven British brothers and sisters, ages 8 to 21, whose musical talents shine from TV competitions to a royal wedding. Lee Cowan interviews the Kanneh-Masons: Isata, Braimah, Sheku, Konya, Jeneba, Aminata, and Mariatu. Continue reading
5/31/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: L.T.D.- Love Ballad
Love Ballad, the hit song for R&B/Funk band L.T.D Released from their album Love to the World. The single spent two weeks at number one on the R&B singles chart in November 1976. Continue reading
5/22/18 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT!: Janet Jackson Billboard Icon Award 2018 Performance
Janet Jackson graced the Billboard Music Awards stage to receive the prestigious Icon Award on Sunday in Las Vegas. Not only was the moment her first television performance in nine years, but it was also the first time she has performed as a mom. Continue reading
5/10/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Intruders- I’ll Always Love My Mama
Happy Mother’s Day Throwback Thursday enjoy The Intruders 1973 hit single I’ll Always Love My Mama. Continue reading
5/3/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: O’Jays – Back Stabbers
Back Stabbers the O’Jays 1972 chart topping hit warns men about their male “friends” who smile to their faces, but are secretly planning to steal their wives or girlfriends. Continue reading
(Repost) 3/14/21 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Caravans – Mary Don’t You Weep featuring Inez Andrews
Robert Anderson started The Caravans in 1947. The group reached its peak popularity during the 1950s and 1960s, launching the careers of a number of artists, including: Albertina Walker, Delores Washington, Inez Andrews, Shirley Caesar, Reverend James Cleveland, Dorothy Norwood, Bessie Griffin, Josephine Howard, and Loleatta Holloway.
4/19/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Edwin Starr – War
Edwin Starr’s version of “War” was a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1970, and is not only the most successful and well-known record of his career, but it is also one of the most popular protest songs ever recorded Continue reading
