Oleta Adams, Grammy-nominated singer, pianist, and songwriter, performed live at the Miramar Cultural Center in 2024, wowing the crowd with her soulful mix of R&B, gospel, and jazz. Continue reading
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3/20/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Lady Saw and Cecile – Loser
Loser is a popular dancehall track by Lady Saw (Marion Hall) featuring Cecile.The song is a “diss track” or empowerment anthem where the two artists trade verses about a man who has lost his appeal or status. The hook repeatedly labels him a loser for wasting their time.
3/20/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Oleta Adams – Get Here
Get Here is a ballad written by singer and songwriter Brenda Russell. R&B artist Oleta Adams covered and released the song in 1990, reaching the top five in both the US and the UK with her version. Continue reading
3/19/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY – WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Ella Fitzgerald A-Tisket-A-Tasket
A-Tisket, A-Tasket is the 1938 breakout hit that catapulted Ella Fitzgerald to national stardom. Co-written by Fitzgerald and arranger Al Feldman (Van Alexander), the song is a playful jazz adaptation of a 19th-century children’s nursery rhyme. Ella famously performed the song in her 1942 film debut, Ride ‘Em Cowboy. Continue reading
3/18/26 O&A NYC THE ARTS WITH ALEX SMITH JR.: About the Oscars
By Alex Smith, Jr.
Sunday night was the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ (AMPAS) 98th Oscar Awards at the Dolby Theatre, in Los Angeles, CA. I have watched the Oscars for decades now. I have found some Oscar programs better than others. I can’t remember any of them being spectacular except maybe the year The Godfather I won best picture-1973. Continue reading
3/16/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Kiana Ledé – Jury
Jury is by R&B/Soul artist by Kiana Ledé. It is featured as a standout track on the deluxe version of her third studio album, Cut Ties (Deluxe). Continue reading
3/16/26 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT: Misty Copeland Performs In Sinners Musical Number At Oscars
The musical tribute to Sinner at the 98th Academy Awards featuring a special appearance by former American Ballet Theatre principal dance Misty Copeland. Continue reading
3/15/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Mary Mary – Go Get It
Go Get It is a hit Gospel single and the title track of the 2012 compilation album by the R&B/Gospel duo Mary Mary. The song is known for its empowering message about faith and perseverance, encouraging listeners to pursue their “blessings” because it is their “season”. Continue reading
3/14/ 26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Works & Process American Ballet Theatre- Othello by Lar Lubovitch
The Works & Process performing arts series at the Guggenheim Museum recently hosted a preview and discussion of American Ballet Theatre’s revival of Othello: A Dance in Three Acts. The presentation featured a discussion moderated by ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe with choreographer Lar Lubovitch, offering insights into his creative process and the use of elaborate storyboards to guide the production. Lubovitch shared how he revised the original 1997 work, deleting approximately 20 minutes of music and refining character actions for this revival. Continue reading
3/13/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Anastacia – I’m Outta Love
I’m Outta Love is by Pop artist Anastacia, released as her debut single. Written by Anastacia, Sam Watters and Louis Biancaniello and produced by the latter two, it was released on February 29, 2000, as the lead single from her debut album, Not That Kind. Continue reading
