3/29/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: DOE – When I Pray

When I Pray  by Gospel artist DOE (Dominique Jones), featured on her debut album Clarity. The uplifting ballad topped Billboard’s Gospel Airplay and MediaBase charts in September 2022, focusing on connecting with God through struggles, and earned a Dove Award nomination. Continue reading

3/28/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Angélique Kidjo, Ayra Starr – Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back?)

Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back?) is a collaborative single by legendary Beninese artist Angélique Kidjo and Nigerian AfroPop star Ayra Starr, released on March 27, 2026. Continue reading

3/28/26 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT: TLC, En Vogue, Salt-N-Pepa Perform At The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards

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

3/27/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Whitney Houston – All The Man That I Need

All The Man That I Need is one of Whitney Houston’s most iconic power ballads, released in December 1990 as the second single from her third studio album, I’m Your Baby Tonight. Produced by Narada Michael Walden, the track is celebrated for its gospel-infused climax and a soulful saxophone solo by Kenny G. Continue reading

3/26/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Vanessa Williams – Save The Best For Last

Save The Best For Last is by R&B artist Vanessa Williams from her second studio album, The Comfort Zone. Written by Phil Galdston, Jon Lind and Wendy Waldman, and produced by Keith Thomas, Wing and Mercury Records released it as the album’s third single on January 14, 1992. . Continue reading

3/25/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Ailey II

By Walter Rutledge

Ailey II presented their fifty second New York City season March 17 through March 22 at the Joyce Theater. The sold out six-day eight performance season offered two programs New Works and Legacy/Future. The season featured Alvin Ailey’s masterwork Streams and four New York City premieres by Renee I. McDonald, Rena Butler, My’Kal Stromile, and Chalvar Monteiro. Continue reading

3/25/26 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARETHA FRANKLIN: Aretha Franklin – Freeway Of Love

Freeway of Love is a classic hit by Aretha Franklin, released as the lead single from her thirtieth studio album, Who’s Zoomin’ Who?. The song marked a major comeback for the Queen Of Soul, becoming her highest-charting single in over a decade and earning her a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.Happy Birthday Aretha Franklin!
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3/25/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Eve ft. Faith Evans – Love Is Blind (Remix)

Love Is Blind is by Hip Hop artist Eve, the official remix featuring  Faith Evans was released from Eve’s second studio album Scorpion.The song is directed toward a man who had been abusing Eve’s best friend. Continue reading

3/24/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Monifah ft. Heavy D and McGruff – I Miss You (Come Back Home)

I Miss You (Come Back Home) is the debut single by  R&B artist Monifah, featuring Hip Hop artists Heavy D and McGruff.The song was notably featured on the soundtrack for the popular NYC police drama New York Undercover. Continue reading

3/23/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Lena Horne – The Lady Is A Tramp

Lena Horne performed by The Lady Is a Tramp from the musical Babes in Arms (1937). The musical features music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Lorenz Hart. Continue reading