2/13/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: TV Personality Cheryl Wills Joins Remembering Cast.

By Walter Rutledge

Journalist and author Cheryl Wills joins the cast as both actor and playwright for the Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet Dance Company in tonight’s production of Remembering at the BAM Fisher Fishman Space, 321 Ashland Place, in downtown Brooklyn. Wills shared the story of her great, great, great grandfather Private Sandy Wills with young audiences on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday evening’s performance playwright Wills will be performed by Thera Ward. Continue reading

2/11/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Mobb Deep 30th Anniversary Tour “The Infamous”

The Mobb Deep 30th Anniversary “The Infamous” LP live show with Nas, Raekwon the Chef and Big Noyd took place at the Brooklyn Paramount in New York City. Continue reading

2/11/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Thera Ward – A Dancer For All Seasons – Unity through Community

By Walter Rutledge

Thera Ward has had a varied performance career based on her ability to broaden her artistic horizons. At 13 she made her debut as one of Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) founder Arthur Mitchells’ Baby Ballerinas. By 17 she was touring the world performing principal roles with DTH and helping to crack ballet’s color glass ceiling. Continue reading

2/11/26 O&A NYC LIVE PERFORMANCE: Jill Scott – Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch

Jill Scott recently appeared on Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch, a popular D.C.  based performance platform, where she debuted her new single Lifting Me Up. Continue reading

2/3/26 O&A NYC LIVE PREFORMANCE: Tribute to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack (Grammys 2026)

Excerpt from the tribute to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack at the 2026 Grammys.An 11-minute medley began with Nothing Even Matters, continuing with Brown Sugar and featuring Raphael Saadiq and Anthony Hamilton performing Lady. Continue reading

2/2/26 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT: Cardi B: ErrTime (Live) – SNL

SNL Musical guest Cardi B performs “ErrTime” on Saturday Night Live. Continue reading

2/1/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Ola Onabulé & Hazelrigg Brothers – Fragile(Sting Cover)

British-Nigerian Jazz artist  Ola Onabulé and the Hazelrigg Brothers performed a special live set at the Sendesaal Bremen. A standout moment from this residency was their rendition of Fragile, originally written by Sting. Continue reading

1/23/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Shabba Ranks ft. Krystal – Twice My Age

Twice My Age is a classic dancehall/reggae duet released in 1988 by Jamaican artist Shabba Ranks and singer Krystal. Produced by Augustus “Gussie” Clarke, it remains one of Shabba Ranks’ most enduring hits. Continue reading

1/21/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: A$AP Rocky: Don’t Be Dumb/Helicopter(Live)-SNL

Musical guest A$AP Rocky performs a medley of Don’t Be Dumb and Helicopter on Saturday Night Live. Continue reading

1/19/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jill Scott – Don’t Play | A Color Show

Jill Scott’s Don’t Play on A Color Show is a powerful, soulful live performance of her new single, released around January 16, 2026, serving as a bold anthem about setting boundaries and demanding good love, featuring her commanding voice and signature energy, and previewing her album To Whom This May Concern. Continue reading