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4/22/25 O&A NYC REVIEW: Macbeth in Stride

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By Walter Rutledge

For those of us that believe “Hell has no fury like a women scorned”. And for those of us who know firsthand you do not mess with a Black woman who “ain’t feeling it”. Leave your Elizabethan mindset at home and head to the Harvey Theater to experience MacBeth in Stride – Shakespeare from a sistah’s point of view. Written and performed by Obie- Award winner Whitney White the production takes Shakespeare and female empowerment to a new level. This soulful contemporary rendition of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Macbeth runs for only five remaining performances through April 27 at the Harvey Theater located at 651 Futon Street in downtown Brooklyn. Continue reading

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4/3/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Whispers – Lady

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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

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3/27/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Angie Stone – No More Rain (In This Cloud)

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No More Rain (In This Cloud) is by R&B artist Angie Stone. It was written by Angie Stone along with Bert Williams and Gordon Chambers for Stone’s debut studio album, Black Diamond while production was helmed by Stone. Continue reading

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3/25/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Craig David and Tiwa Savage – Commitment

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Craig David has teamed up with Tiwa Savage for his flavorsome new single Commitment.Produced by Mike Brainchild, the infectious cut sees the vocal veteran mesh his signature R&B sound with a pulsating Afro-Pop undercurrent. Continue reading

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3/22/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Muni Long and Tori Kelly Pay Tribute To Mariah Carey

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Muni Long and Tori Kelly deliver a beautiful tribute performance to iHeartRadio’s 2025 Icon Award recipient, Mariah Carey, to some of her biggest hit songs. Continue reading

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3/20/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Patti LaBelle – Somewhere Over The Rainbow

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Philadelphia native Patti LaBelle work spans genres including gospel, soul, blues, R &B, jazz, Broadway, television and film. Continue reading

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3/18/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Brownstone – If You Love Me

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If You Love Me is  by  R&B group Brownstone, released by MJJ Music and Epic Records. It is the second single from their debut album, From the Bottom Up (1995). Continue reading

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3/1/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: CARTUNEZZzz – Teyana Taylor Celebrates The 10-Year Anniversary of Her Iconic Album VII

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Teyana Taylor dusted off some old songs in celebration of the 10th anniversary of her debut album, VII. Gifted on her 34th birthday, the video features her and backup singers performing songs from the project in plaid pajamas, from the comfort of what appears to be her living room. Continue reading

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2/28/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Coco Jones – Taste

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Courtney Michaela Ann Jones professionally known as Coco Jones is a R&B artist, songwriter and actress. Born in Columbia, South Carolina and raised in Lebanon, Tennesse, she began auditioning as a child to pursue a career in entertainment. Continue reading