6/7/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Mississippi Mass Choir – What A Friend We Have In Jesus

What a Friend We Have in Jesus is a powerful gospel arrangement performed by The Mississippi Mass Choir on their live album, God Gets The Glory, released on September 23, 1991. Arranged with the choir’s signature powerhouse vocals and soulful harmonies, this track is a definitive staple of modern traditional gospel music. Continue reading

5/31/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Famalam – There Is No White Jesus

There Is No White Jesus is a widely recognized satirical sketch from the BBC sketch comedy show Famalam. The segment uses dark humor to tackle the historical and cultural whitewashing of Jesus Christ. Continue reading

5/16/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Michael Jackson HIStory World Tour 1997 (Live In Munich)

Michael Jackson’s HIStory World Tour live performance in Munich, Germany took place on July 4 and July 6, 1997, at the iconic Olympiastadion. The July 6 concert, which attracted over 72,000 fans, is considered one of the most famous and definitive video recordings of Jackson’s entire touring career. Continue reading

4/18/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Michael Jackson – Dangerous World Tour (Full Concert)

The Dangerous World Tour (1992–1993) was one of Michael Jackson‘s most successful tours, reaching over 3.5 million fans across 69 concerts. While many shows were filmed, the most famous full recording is the Live in Bucharest concert, which originally aired on HBO and set a record for the highest ratings in cable history at the time.  Continue reading

3/31/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Zach Diamond – Rules

Canadian hip-hop artist Zach Diamond released a single, Rules, on March 6, 2026. The song’s motivational lyrics centered on self-love and resilience has gained it significant traction on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Continue reading

3/30/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Sinners Parody w/ King Bach and Taye Diggs

King Bach released a parody of Ryan Coogler‘s film Sinners in May 2025. The sketch was written and directed by King Bach and features a guest appearance by Taye Diggs, who also served as an executive producer for the project. 

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3/23/26 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: The Harder They Fall

The Harder They Fall is a American Western Film directed by Jeymes Samuel, who co-wrote the screenplay with Boaz Yakin.The film stars Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, Zazie Beetz, Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Lakeith Stanfield, RJ Cyler, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi and Deon Cole. Continue reading

3/19/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY – WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Ella Fitzgerald A-Tisket-A-Tasket

A-Tisket, A-Tasket is the 1938 breakout hit that catapulted Ella Fitzgerald to national stardom. Co-written by Fitzgerald and arranger Al Feldman (Van Alexander), the song is a playful jazz adaptation of a 19th-century children’s nursery rhyme. Ella famously performed the song in her 1942 film debutRide ‘Em Cowboy. Continue reading

3/16/26 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT: Misty Copeland Performs In Sinners Musical Number At Oscars

The musical tribute to Sinner at the 98th Academy Awards featuring a special appearance by former American Ballet Theatre principal dance Misty Copeland. Continue reading

3/12/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Sarah Vaughan – Misty (Live from Sweden 1964)

Sarah Lois Vaughan  was described by Scott Yanow as having “one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century. Continue reading