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8/9/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: More Abundantly Medley (Live)
More Abundantly is a landmark traditional gospel song by Ricky Dillard & The New Generation Chorale (New G). First released in 1990 on the album The Promise, this song helped establish Dillard’s reputation as a powerhouse Choirmaster in the gospel music industry.
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8/8/26 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Joyce Ballet Festival Curated by Misty Copeland
By Walter Rutledge
What better way to conclude the Joyce Theater spring/summer 2026 season than with a ballet festival curated by dance treasure Misty Copeland. The two-week, fourteen performance series began Tuesday August 4 and runs through Sunday August 16. Two programs will be presented, one each week. Continue reading
8/7/26 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Desmond Richardson – Imprint/Maya – Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Complexions Contemporary Ballet‘s co-founder Desmond Richardson performs Imprint/Maya. Choreographed by Dwight Rhoden and set to words by Maya Angelou with music by the jazz composer David Rozenblatt the work was part of Ballet Across America — programs curated by Misty Copeland and Justin Peck –– on April 17, 2017 at the Kennedy Center. Continue reading
8/5/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Rick Ross, YFN Lucci – Ring Around The Rolls
The official music video for Ring Around The Rolls by Rick Ross featuring YFN Lucci was released on July 21, 2026. The track is a standout collaboration from Rick Ross’s studio album, Set In Stone. Continue reading
8/5/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Rushin’ Ballet (1937) | Little Rascals Shorts
When Porky and Buckwheat have their marbles stolen by the school bully Butch and his minion Woim, the go to Spanky and Alfalfa at the Secret Revenger’s Club. Incurring the wrath of the bullies by throwing tomatoes at them, Spanky and Alfalfa try to avoid them by donning skirts and hiding among the ballet chorus. Continue reading
8/4/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: A Stranger Gifts An Autistic Boy A Piano -He Dazzles The World
Jude Kofi, a prodigiously talented pianist from Aurora, Colorado, was gifted a grand piano by a kind stranger named Bill Magnusson after Magnusson saw Jude’s incredible musical gift highlighted on a local news broadcast. Jude, who is autistic, had taught himself to play a basement keyboard at a “Mozart level” without any formal training. Continue reading
8/3/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Force M.D.’s – Tender Love
8/3/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Danni Gee Talks Ballet Festival
By Walter Rutledge
The Joyce Ballet Festival returns to the Joyce’s Tino & Rajika Puri Auditorium August 3 though August 16. Former American Ballet Principal Dancer Misty Copeland has curated a stellar festival featuring outstanding choreography performed by an impressive roster of world class artists. Each night will feel like a gala performance. Choreographers Kyle Abraham, Bob Fosse, Alonzo King, José Limón, Dwight Rhoden, Rudolf Nureyev, John Taras, Ingrid Silva, Houston Thomas and a new work by Aleisha Walker commissioned by the Joyce complete the roster – and that’s just the roster for the first week! Continue reading
8/2/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Tatiana Tate Performs Live at Wonder Full – Stevie Wonder Tribute at Grand Performances
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, standout trumpeter Tatiana Tate delivered an acclaimed live performance at the Wonder Full Tribute to the music of Stevie Wonder hosted by Grand Performances. Continue reading
