5/22/26 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Geoffrey Holder’s Dougla

The 2018 return of Geoffrey Holder’s masterwork Dougla to the repertoire Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) was a resounding success. The work is a sensorially sumptuous movement fest; and it is no wonder Dougla has remained an audience favorite since its premiere on April 16, 1974.

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5/17/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band

The Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band is one of the world’s most enduring and popular Afro-Cuban Jazz ensembles, led by legendary, Grammy-winning conguero Poncho Sanchez. Continue reading

5/15/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: AZ & NAS: Life’s a Bitch/So High Medley – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Musical guests AZ and NAS perform a medley of Life’s a Bitch and So High for The Tonight Show. Continue reading

5/10/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: An Evening Of Fourplay (HD) – Vol.1&2 *THE SMOOTHJAZZ LOFT*

The fantastic foursome of Fourplay features Bob James on keyboards, Lee Ritenour on guitars, Nathan East on bass and Harvey Mason on drums. They are joined by special guests Chaka Khan, Phillip Bailey and Phil Perry in the spectacular live DVD An Evening Of Fourplay. Continue reading

5/5/26 O&A NYC BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: What Is The Gateways Festival Orchestra?

By Walter Rutledge

Dance is a supportive/collaborative art. It requires costumes, lighting, sets, and music. The two disciplines with the closest bond are the marriage between movement and music. If the music provides the melody, then the dance are the visual lyrics. This was the bond between the Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) and members of the Gatesway Festival Orchestra (GFO) during the dance’s company New York City Season April 16th thru April 19th at New York City Center. The dance company and orchestra performed the revival of DTH’s iconic Firebird ballet, and it proved to be an extremely harmonious relationship. Continue reading

5/3/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Marcus Miller, George Duke, David Sanborn – Run For Cover

The most famous collaboration involving Marcus Miller, David Sanborn, and keyboardist George Duke on this track occurred during their “DMS” (Duke, Miller, Sanborn) supergroup tour. A standout performance of this lineup was captured at the Tokyo Jazz Festival in 2011. Continue reading

5/3/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Tasha Cobbs Leonard – The Hands That Keeps Holding Me (Official Live Performance Video)

The official live performance video for The Hand That Keeps Holding Me by Tasha Cobbs Leonard was released on August 5, 2025. The song serves as a powerful declaration of faith, describing the feeling of being held by God even when life feels rough or faith is shaken. Continue reading

5/3/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Gaise Baba & Lawrence Oyor – No Turning Back II

No Turning Back II is a powerful Afro-Gospel anthem released on May 16, 2025, by Nigerian artist Gaise Baba in collaboration with worship leader Lawrence Oyor. Continue reading

5/2/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Rihanna – Live at Made In America 2016 Full Show

Rihanna’s headlining performance at the Made in America Festival 2016 took place on September 3 in Philadelphia. The show was a centerpiece of her Anti World Tour, featuring a setlist heavy with tracks from her Anti album alongside her career-defining hits. Continue reading

4/30/26 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Firebird – Dance Theatre of Harlem

By Walter Rutledge

The Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) presented their New York City season April 16th thru 19th at New York City Center. The company offered new DTH favorites by William Forsythe, and Jodie Gates, and Artistic Director Robert Garland, and the much-anticipated revival of the iconic story ballet Firebird. The overwhelming response recalls the nostalgic revival of Dougla. It seems the public is clamoring for more from the Arthur Mitchell era. Continue reading