9/6/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Broken – R Kelly Featuring Rihanna

 

BROKEN” – a hauntingly emotional duet by R. Kelly and Rihanna, tells the story of two hearts torn apart by pain, betrayal, and longing. This powerful collaboration, written and created by AI under human production by Lovetunez, blends soulful vocals with raw vulnerability, capturing the essence of heartbreak and healing. A must-listen for fans of deep, emotional R&B. Continue reading

9/5/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: All God’s Chillun Got Rhythm featuring Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers – A Day at the Races (1937).

Shall We Dance Friday

All God’s Chillun Got Rhythm featuring Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers is from the movie A Day at the Races (1937). The singer in the segment is Ivie Anderson from Duke Ellington’s Orchestra. The list of dancers is including Troy Brown, Dorothy Miller, Johnny Smalls, Norma Miller, Leon James, Snooky Beasley, Willa Mae Ricker, Ella Gibson, and George Greenidge. (Apparently, the dancer listed as John Bunch is in fact, Troy Brown). Whitey himself can be seen on the sidelines. He is identifiable by the streak of white in his hair. Continue reading

9/4/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Snow – Informer

Informer is by Canadian Reggae artist Snow, released in August 1992 by East West Records as the first single from his debut album, 12 Inches of Snow (1993).  Continue reading

GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Ndlovu Youth Choir – Bohemian Rhapsody isiZulu version

The Ndlovu Youth Choir’s blessed us with an isiZulu version of Bohemian Rhapsody was released on August 28, 2025, and is available on all musical platforms. The choir is the first group to receive official permission from Queen’s surviving members to commercially release a translated version of the iconic song. 

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9/1/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Blurred My Name With Style (Trump Goes Black Swan with Epstein)

After taking over the Kennedy Center Donald Trump has decided to make Swan Lake great again. The president will take over the role of the Black Swan Continue reading

9/1/25 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project – Unbound: Shattered Frames, Endless Visions.

By Walter Rutledge

It seems our narratives, our cultural and historic legacy, is being erased or altered to fit a new national fiction. It is becoming extremely important to tell our own stories and to share and protect our narratives. This was the mission of the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project production Unbound: Shattered Frames, Endless Visions. The impressive and stylish sold-out presentation took place on Saturday, August 23 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance.

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8/28/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Stay With Me – Black Violin (Sam Smith Cover)

Black Violin released their cover of Sam Smith’s Stay With Me in July 2014.At the time of the cover’s release, the duo had signed with Universal Music Classics and was preparing for their 2015 major-label debut album, Stereotypes. 

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8/27/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Ghostface Killah – Rap Kingpin

The Rap Kingpin is by Hip Hop artist Ghostface Killah. The video is a throwback-style visual that coincides with the rapper’s album Supreme Clientele 2.

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8/27/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Straight to Hell

As Donald Trump ponders his ticket to heaven, the rest of us all know where he his headed. Trump does his best to fool the angels. Continue reading

8/26/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Tyler The Creator – Darling, I

Tyler The Creator revealed another captivating visual from his CHROMAKOPIA album. This one is for Darling, I and features appearances from Ayo Edebiri, Nia Long, Teezo Touchdown, and Willow Smith. Continue reading