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

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

6/5/26 O&A SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY PRIDE: Lar Lubovitch- Duet from Concerto Six Twenty-Two

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Duet from Concerto Six Twenty-Two is set to Concerto in A for Clarinet and Orchestra, K. 622 by  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Choreographer Lar Lubovitch premiered this work on his company, the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, at the Municipal Theatre in Angers, France on December 12th 1985 on dancers Sylvain Lafortune and Edward Hillyer. The work was performed at the first Fire Island Dance Festival, which has become the annual summer fundraising centerpiece for Dancers Responding To AIDS Continue reading

5/31/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Al Jarreau – Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 1999

Al Jarreau’s 1999 full concert at the North Sea Jazz Festival captures the legendary vocalist at his peak, delivering a masterclass in vocal gymnastics, jazz-pop fusion, and charisma. The performance took place on July 9, 1999, in the Prins Willem Alexander (PWA) zaal at the Nederlands Congres Centrum in The Hague, Netherlands. Continue reading

5/30/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Lisa Knowles Smith & The Brown Singers – If You Can’t Help Me

If You Can’t Help Me is a powerful traditional gospel song performed by Lisa Knowles-Smith & The Brown Singers. Originally composed by Margaret Allison, the track was prominently featured on the album Malaco 50th Celebration, released by Malaco Records. Continue reading

5/30/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: YE | Kanye West – Full Concert Live at SoFi Stadium 2026

Ye (Kanye West) made his monumental return to the U.S. stage with a two-night comeback event titled Ye Live In Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium on April 1 and April 3, 2026. The shows marked his first major headlining performances in the city since 2021. Continue reading

5/25/26 O&A NYC MEMORIAL DAY MUSIC TRIBUTE: Marvin Gaye – Star Spangled Banner

Marvin Gaye sang the Star-Spangled Banner at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Gaye’s highly soulful performance received much acclaim from the crowd and has became an instant classic. Continue reading

5/24/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Aretha Franklin- What a Friend We Have in Jesus (1972)

Aretha Franklin (1942-2018) recorded What a Friend We Have in Jesus in January of 1972 at New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, California with the Reverend James Cleveland (1932 – 1991) and the Southern California Community Choir led by Reverend Dr. Alexander Hamilton (1945-2022). Continue reading

5/23/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Bruno Mars – 2026 Romantic Tour

Bruno Mars brought The Romantic Tour to a packed, rain-soaked Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on May 20, 2026. Despite the wet weather and heavy traffic, fans filled the stadium for his first major headlining tour in nearly a decade. Continue reading

5/22/26 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHELLE FERRELL: Rachelle Ferrell and Will Downing – Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This

Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This is a classic R&B and contemporary jazz duet written by Rachelle Ferrell and performed alongside Will Downing. Released on September 12, 1992, the track serves as a standout single from Ferrell’s critically acclaimed, self-titled Capitol Records album. Continue reading