Los Angeles based soul trio The Womack Sisters delivered a captivating live performance of their track I Am Your Season on the minimalistic, signature yellow stage of Colors Studios. Continue reading
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Category: Live Performance
10/31/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Robert Glasper, Lalah Hathaway, Bilal – Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 2015
The iconic performance featuring Robert Glasper, Lalah Hathaway, and Bilal was recorded live at the North Sea Jazz Festival. Despite often being listed online with a 2015 timestamp, the concert actually took place on Friday, July 11, 2014, at the Rotterdam Ahoy in the Netherlands. Continue reading
10/25/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Mahalia Jackson – Just A Closer Walk With Thee
Just A Closer Walk With Thee is one of the most powerful and enduring anthems in the history of American gospel music, and no one delivered it quite like the Queen of Gospel, Mahalia Jackson. Her deep, resonant contralto voice turned the traditional hymn into an overwhelming declaration of faith, raw emotion, and spiritual survival. Continue reading
10/22/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Nina Simone – I Put A Spell On You
I Put A Spell On You is one of the most iconic and defining works by American singer, pianist, and activist (Nina Simone).It refers to both her critically acclaimed 1965 studio album and her famous, dramatic rendition of the title track. Continue reading
10/21/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Cardi B – Tiny Desk Concert
Grammy-winning Hip Hop artist Cardi B made her highly anticipated debut on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series. Backed by a live band, she delivered an eight-song masterclass featuring fresh arrangements of her biggest hits and tracks from her sophomore album. Continue reading
10/16/26 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Forces – Jamel Gaines’ Creative Outlet
Jamel Gaines and Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn present dance as the main ingredient fused with theater, voice, poetry, film and live music. Much more than entertainment, their repertory draws attention to social and cultural issues. Continue reading
10/16/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Tarrus Riley – She’s Royal | Live at City Splash 2025
You can watch the video of Tarrus Riley delivering an incredible performance of his classic anthem She’s Royal Live at the City Splash 2025 Festival in London, England. Tarrus Riley was backed by the Black Soil Band and joined on stage by the legendary saxophonist Dean Fraser. Continue reading
10/12/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE SPECIAL: Ayra Starr Full Halftime Show At The London Game
Nigerian Afro-Pop artist Ayra Starr made history on October 11, 2026, by becoming the first African artist to headline an NFL International Games Half Time Show. Continue reading
9/27/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: John P Kee – Show Up
“Show Up!” is a classic contemporary gospel song written, produced, and performed by John P. Kee alongside The New Life Community Choir. Released on November 9, 1994, it serves as the title track of their highly acclaimed album Show Up!. Continue reading
9/20/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: John Coltrane – Alabama (1963) | A Historic Performance
On September 15, 1963, four young girls were killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama. Later that year, John Coltrane recorded Alabama, a work widely understood as his musical response to the tragedy. Continue reading
