On July 21, 1983, music icon Diana Ross gave one of the most legendary performances of her career when a massive, torrential thunderstorm struck her free benefit concert on The Great Lawn in New York City’s Central Park. Continue reading
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7/26/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Danni Gee Talks Ballet Festival Curated by Misty Copeland
By Walter Rutledge
The Joyce Ballet Festival 2026 returns to the Joyce’s Tino & Rajika Puri Auditorium for a two-week, fourteen performance season August 4th through August 16th. Former American Ballet Theater Principal Dancer Misty Copeland will curate the festival and will offer an international showcase of world class performers, outstanding classic and contemporary choreography, and rarely seen masterworks. The festival will offer two programs (one each week) with artists from some to the most prestigious companies worldwide including American Ballet Theatre, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Houston Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet, New York City Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, and other leading companies. Continue reading
7/26/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: John Coltrane Quartet – My Favorite Things Live in Comblain-La-Tour 1965
The John Coltrane Quartet’sperformance of My Favorite Things at the Comblain-la-Tour Jazz Festival in Belgium on August 1, 1965, stands as one of the most legendary live recordings in jazz history. Captured during a pivotal European tour, this concert showcases Coltrane’s Classic Quartet pushing the boundaries of Modal Jazz into furious, avant-garde territory. Continue reading
7/26/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Tye Tribbett – Everything (Bless The Lord)
Everything (Bless The Lord) is a powerful traditional gospel track by legendary worship leader Tye Tribbett, released on March 3, 2023. The song is featured on his live album, All Things New (Live In Orlando). Continue reading
7/26/26 O&A NYC THE SUNDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Gospel Brunch – SNL
Chefs (Amy Schumer, Cecily Strong) show off inventive recipes on Gospel Bunch with Traci (Leslie Jones) & Pervis Scott (Kenan Thompson). Continue reading
2/25/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Flavour – I’m On Fire
I’m On Fire is a high-energy Afrobeats track by Nigerian artist Flavour. The song is a standout track from his studio album, Afroculture. It features production by hitmakers Jaysynths and Selebobo, and its visual companion was directed by the highly acclaimed TG Omori. Continue reading
7/25/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: JAŸ-Z “Extra Innings” Concert at Yankee Stadium (JULY 12, 2026)
A full night of hits, deep cuts, surprise guests, and one unforgettable celebration. JAŸ-Z’s Extra Innings concert on July 12, 2026 at the house of the Bronx Bombers– Yankee Stadium, brought out an all-star lineup, with appearances from DJ D-Nice, Teyana Taylor, Jermaine Dupri, Jeezy, Usher, The-Dream, Rihanna, Swizz Beatz, Pharrell, Clipse, Beyoncé, Fat Joe, and Jadakiss—all sharing the stage throughout the night as Hov delivered a performance for the history books. Continue reading
7/24/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Victoria Monét – Reach Out
Reach Out is the sleek, dance floor single by Grammy-winning R&B artist Victoria Monét, released on July 21, 2026. Coinciding with the track’s release, Monét officially announced her highly anticipated sophomore studio album, Frequency of Love, scheduled to drop on October 2, 2026 via Lovett Music and RCA Records. Continue reading
7/24/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Buju Banton: Butterflies – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Buju Banton delivered a spectacular live performance of his Dancehall track Butterflies as the musical guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, July 20, 2026. Continue reading
7/24/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Danni Gee Talks Philadanco
By Walter Rutledge
PHILADANCO! (The Philadelphia Dance Company) returns to New York City for a highly anticipated six performance season at The Joyce Theater from July 29 through August 2, 2026. This celebrated company’s mission, to preserve the Black American concert dance traditions, will be on full display with a program featuring two New York premieres, a world premiere, and a company revival. “Danco’s” dynamic New York City season will include works by Co-Artistic Director Tommie-Waheed Evans, Thang Dao, Rennie Harris and Christopher Huggins. Continue reading
