12/12/25 O&A NYC HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Donny Hathaway & Lalah Hathaway – This Christmas (Duet)

The Donny Hathaway and Lalah Hathaway This Christmas duet is a posthumous collaboration, featuring Lalah’s newly recorded vocals alongside previously unreleased tracks from her late father Donny Hathaway, released in late 2022. Continue reading

12/10/25 O&A NYC HOIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Alicia Keys – Feeling Good / The Christmas Song ft. Jon Batiste

Grammy awarding winners Alicia Keys and Jon Batiste perform a rousy and Soulful Holiday Duet at the  Apple Music Live Holiday Ball Continue reading

12/10/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: RUN DMC – Christmas In Hollis

Christmas in Hollis is a single by Run-DMC that was included on two 1987 Christmas compilation albums featuring various artists: A Very Special Christmas and Christmas Rap.  Continue reading

12/9/25 O&A NYC HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Luther Vandross – Every Year, Every Christmas

Every Year, Every Christmas is an original holiday song by singer-songwriter Luther Vandross, released in December 1995. It was featured on his classic Christmas album, This Is Christmas. The album was co-written by Vandross and Richard Marx.  Continue reading

12/8/25 O&A NYC HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: John Legend – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

A Legendary Christmas is the first Christmas album by John Legend, it was released on October 26, 2018. Featuring artists such as Esperanza Spalding and Stevie Wonder, the album was promoted by a tour. Continue reading

12/7/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY HOLIDAY SERIES: Now Behold the Lamb – Kirk Franklin & The Family

Now Behold the Lamb was released on the 1995 album Kirk Franklin & The Family Christmas, and featuring vocalists Jalon Collins and Tamela Mann. Continue reading

12/5/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: What’s Happening (1976) Christmas

The 1976 Christmas episode of the sitcom What’s Happening!! is simply titled Christmas and aired on December 11, 1976, as the ninth episode of the first season.The episode centers on a misunderstanding regarding Christmas Day plans that ultimately leads to a heartwarming family reunion. Continue reading

12/5/25 O&A NYC HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Mary J. Blige – Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

A Mary Christmas is the eleventh studio album and first Christmas album by R&B artist Mary J. Blige. Continue reading

12/4/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: A Merry Winslow Christmas – Family Matters

A Merry Winslow Christmas is the popular name for the first Christmas episode of the sitcom Family Matters, officially titled Have Yourself A Merry Winslow Christmas Continue reading

12/4/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Diana Ross Christmas In Washington- White House Concert


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Christmas in Washington is an annual Christmas television special that currently airs on the U.S. TNT network. The 2102 show was hosted by Conan O’Brien and starred Diana Ross, Demi Lovato, Megan Hilty, Scotty McCreery, and Chris Mann.  Continue reading