6/6/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Grace Jones Full Concert Live at North Sea Jazz 2017

The legendary Grace Jones delivered an unforgettable headlining performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival on Friday, July 7, 2017, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. She commanded the Nile stage from 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM, showcasing her signature blend of avant-garde fashion, pop, reggae, and disco. Continue reading

5/14/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: ABBA – Dancing Queen

Dancing Queen is a song by Swedish Pop Group ABBA, released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Arrival (1976). It was written by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson.Andersson and Ulvaeus also produced the song. “Dancing Queen” was released as a single in Sweden in August 1976, followed by a UK release and the rest of Europe. Continue reading

5/7/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive

Stayin Alive a Disco song by the Bee Gees, from the Saturday Night Fever Motion Picture soundtrack. The song was written by Bee Gees members Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb and produced by the Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson. Continue reading

2/5/26 O&A NYC Black History Month Throwback Thursday: Heatwave – Gangsters Of The Groove

Gangsters Of The Groove is a classic post-disco and funk track by the multinational band Heatwave, released in late 1980. Continue reading

1/15/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Bruno Mars – I Just Might

Bruno Mars signaled the start of a new era with the release of I Just Might, the infectious lead single from his highly anticipated upcoming album, The Romantic. Continue reading

6/19/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY SPECIAL: The S.O.S. Band – Just Be Good To Me

Just Be Good To Me by The S.O.S. Band was released in 1983 as the lead single from their album On The Rise. The song was written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. 

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5/16/25 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT – Rihanna – Friend Of Mine

Rhianna is the nine time Grammy winner released the song Friend of Mine as part of the upcoming Smurfs Movie Soundtrack.The synth-heavy song repeats the same lyrics about friendship, perfect for a kids movie and a song that will likely be unavoidable in due time.
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4/3/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Whispers – Lady

The Whispers are an R&B group from Los Angeles, California. Scoring hit records since the late 1960s, they are best known for their two number-one R&B singles, And the Beat Goes On and Rock Steady. Continue reading

2/3/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Chic – Good Times

Alfa Anderson, best known for being one of the lead vocalists of the iconic 1970s band Chic, has died, according to reports. She was 77, this is a tribute to the Disco Legend for Black History Month. Continue reading