TLC, En Vogue, and Salt-N-Pepa performed a historic joint medley for the first time ever at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Continue reading
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Category: Live Performance
3/5/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY- CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Billie Holiday – Strange Fruit
Strange Fruit a song performed most famously by Billie Holiday, who first sang and recorded it in 1939. Continue reading
2/28/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Wattstax Concert (1972)
Wattstax was a benefit concert organized by Stax Records to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the 1965 riots in the African American community of Watts, Los Angeles. The concert took place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on August 20, 1972. The concert’s performers included all of the Stax’s prominent artists at the time. The genres of the songs performed included soul, gospel, R&B, blues, funk and jazz. The film stars Isaac Hayes, The Staples Singers, Luther Ingram, Johnnie Taylor, The Emotions, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Albert King and others special guest star Richard Pryor. Continue reading
2/26/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Marvin Gaye -What’s Going On – Motown 25 Yesterday, Today, Forever
Marvin Gaye’s performance of What’s Going On at the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever television special in 1983 is widely considered one of the most poignant moments in music history. Taped on March 25, 1983, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the special celebrated the 25th anniversary of Motown Records. Gaye’s appearance was particularly significant as it was his final television performance before his death in 1984.
2/25/26 O&A NYC BLACK HISTORY MONTH: African American Day Parade Highlights – Black Excellence on Full Display
Experience the African American Day Parade Highlights celebrating Black Excellence, culture, pride, and unity in one of the most powerful cultural parades in the United States. Continue reading
2/16/26 O&A NYC LIVE PERFORMANCE: Sammy Davis Jr – Mr. Bojangles (Live in Germany 1985)
Sammy Davis Jr.’s iconic live performance of Mr. Bojangles in Germany took place on June 28, 1985, at the Hohensyburg Casino in Dortmund. Continue reading
2/13/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Freddie McGregor – Push Come To Shove
The original music video for Freddie McGregor’s 1986 hit Push Come To Shove has two distinct versions, with the Director’s Cut being the most sought-after by purists. Continue reading
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
