8/12/26 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Kim Wayans – Tiny Mess Concert

The Tiny Mess Concert is a sketch comedy segment from Kim Wayans’ web series, Still Got It.Released on August 10, 2026, the video is a parody of NPR’s popular Tiny Desk Concerts. In the sketch, Kim Wayans plays her eccentric character Izzi, who welcomes the audience to her “warm, intimate environment to witness [her] genius unfold.” Continue reading

8/11/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Boney James ft. Ledisi – I Belong To You

I Belong To You is the soulful collaborative lead single by four-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist Boney James featuring R&B icon Ledisi, released on August 7, 2026. The track serves as the introduction to Boney James milestone 20th studio album, titled A Simple Man. Continue reading

8/10/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Rema – TEA

The official music video for Rema’s hit single TEA was officially released on August 7, 2026. Serving as the lead single for his highly anticipated third studio album, the track marks the Nigerian Afrobeats superstar’s first solo record of the year. Continue reading

8/9/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Anita Baker at Montreux Jazz Festival Switzerland (1986)

On July 16, 1986, Jazz, R&B, Soul icon Anita Baker delivered a legendary performance at the Casino Montreux during the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. Billed alongside George Duke conducting The Al Jarreau Band, her set occurred during her historic Rapture Tour, which celebrated her breakthrough sophomore album, Rapture. Continue reading

8/9/26 O&A NYC THE SUNDAY MORNING FUNNIES: First Sundays With Small Fire – Remixing Old Church Songs

The hilarious and legendary Small Fire riffs on remixing old church songs. Continue reading

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