This soul-stirring gospel performance of Oh, Happy Day by legendary musician Ray Charles, accompanied by the Voices of Jubilation, a world-famous 120-member choir from Newark, New Jersey. Continue reading
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12/27/25 O&A NYC BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: In My Father’s Footsteps
Every time we have a snowstorm it brings back one the most lasting and endearing early memories I have of my father. I was six years old; we lived in a quiet residential Northeast Bronx neighborhood. (Yes there are quiet neighborhoods in New York City.) Back then we didn’t have a formal sidewalk the grassy front lawn meandered into a roughly paved street that seemed to be more dirt than asphalt. Continue reading
12/27/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WALESTYLEZ: Adekunle Gold – My Love Is The Same
My Love Is The Same is by Afrobeat artist Adekunle Gold, released as the sixth song on his 2025 studio album, Fuji. Continue reading
12/27/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Comedian CP – I Dated A Wendy’s Regional Manager
I Dated A Wendy’s Regional Manager is a popular stand-up comedy bit by Comedian CP (Chris Powell). Continue reading
12/26/25 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Cry – Deborah Manning
In 1971, Alvin Ailey created Cry, one of his signature dance works, as a birthday present for his mother Lula Elizabeth Ailey. Ailey dedicated the ballet to “all black women everywhere — especially our mothers.” The three-part ballet, set to contemporary music by Alice Coltrane, Laura Nyro and Chuck Griffin, depicts a woman’s journey through toil to an ecstatic state of grace. Cry premiered at New York City Center on May 4, 1971. Continue reading
12/25/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: The Voices of East Harlem – Right On Be Free
The Voices of East Harlem was an African American vocal ensemble that originated in an inner-city action project in East Harlem, New York City. The song Right On, Be Free enjoys continued exposure as the last movement of Alvin Ailey‘s masterwork Cry. Continue reading
12/25/25 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ NETFLIX TRAILER: Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man – Official Teaser
The wait is finally over for the Shelby faithful. Netflix has officially unleashed the high-octane teaser trailer for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, marking the cinematic return of the legendary Tommy Shelby. Continue reading
12/25/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Santa Beany | Christmas Special – Mr Bean Full Episodes
The title Santa Beany | Christmas Special | Mr Bean Full Episodes typically refers to a full-length compilation or a remastered upload of the classic live-action Christmas episode, “Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean” (Season 1, Episode 7). Continue reading
12/25/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY SPECIAL: Destiny’s Child – 8 Days of Christmas
8 Days of Christmas is the fourth studio album and the only holiday-themed project released by R&B group Destiny’s Child. Continue reading
12/25/25 O&A NYC HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Nat King Cole – Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Official visualizer for Hark! The Herald Angels Sing performed by Nat King Cole. Continue reading
