Michael DeWayne McClure Jr. best known as Pastor Mike Jr., is a Contemporary Gospel artist, public speaker and pastor from Birmingham, Alabama. Continue reading
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5/1/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Marvin Gaye – I Want You (Live In Concert)
I Want You is a song written by songwriters Leon Ware and Arthur T-Boy Ross and recorded and released as a single by Marvin Gaye. Released as a single in 1976 on the Tamla label, the song introduced a change in musical styles for Marvin Gaye, who before then had been recording songs with a funk edge. Continue reading
4/30/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Young Thug ft. Future – Money On Money
Young Thug is back with his first single since being released from jail in October as Future assisted Money on Money arrived on April 25. Continue reading
4/27/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: LaShun Pace – I Know I’ve Been Changed
LaShun Pace-Rhodes was a Gospel artist, songwriter and evangelist. Pace was also a Stellar Award winner. Continue reading
4/20/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Come Sunday – Jazz At The Lincoln Jazz Center With Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis says of Duke Ellington’s groundbreaking masterpiece Black, Brown and Beige. Since its 1943 debut at Carnegie Hall, the piece—a sprawling survey of African American history—has been heralded as one of the most significant compositions in American orchestral music. Continue reading
4/20/25 O&A NYC EASTER GOSPEL SUNDAY: Daryl Coley- When Sunday Comes
When Sunday Comes performed by Daryl Coley was featured on Donald Lawrence‘s 1995 gospel narrative album Bible Stories (1995). Continue reading
4/14/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Vybz Kartel – Dreams Are Made Of
Vybz Kartel the stage name of Adidja Azim Palmer, is a Dancehall artist. He’s known for his extensive discography and lyrics that cover personal, political and sexual theme. He also goes by the nicknames Worl’ Boss and Teacha. Continue reading
4/14/25 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: Dance Theatre of Harlem
By Walter Rutledge
The Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) presented their New York City season April 10th through April 14th at New York City Center. The four-day four-performance season featured works by George Balanchine, William Forsythe, Jodi Gates, and DTH Artistic Director Robert Garland. The evening presented four abstract works in the Contemporary Ballet, Neoclassic and Garland’s own Harem Swag styles. There was a lot of admirable dancing presented but little theatre offered. Continue reading
4/6/25 O& NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Fred Hammond- No Weapon
Gospel artist, bass guitarist, and record producer Fred Hammond released No Weapon on August 20 1996. The song’s universal healing message catapulted it to international acclaim. Continue reading
4/3/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Whispers – Lady
The Whispers are an R&B group from Los Angeles, California. Scoring hit records since the late 1960s, they are best known for their two number-one R&B singles, And the Beat Goes On and Rock Steady. Continue reading
