12/25/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: The Voices of East Harlem – Right On Be Free

The Voices of East Harlem was an African American vocal ensemble that originated in an inner-city action project in East Harlem, New York City. The song Right On, Be Free enjoys continued exposure as the last movement of Alvin Ailey‘s masterwork Cry Continue reading

12/25/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY SPECIAL: Destiny’s Child – 8 Days of Christmas

8 Days of Christmas is the fourth studio album and the only holiday-themed project released by R&B group Destiny’s Child. Continue reading

12/19/25 O&A NYC HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Boyz II Men – Silent Night

Boyz II Men’s Silent Night is a popular track from their first Christmas album, Christmas Interpretations, showcasing their signature smooth R&B harmonies on the classic carol and appearing on various holiday compilations. Continue reading

12/16/25 O&A NYC HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Sounds Of Blackness – Soul Holidays

Soul Holidays is a classic seasonal track by the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Sounds of Blackness, known for its uplifting blend of Gospel, R&B and Soul. Continue reading

12/15/25 O&A NYC HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Dru Hill – Favorite Time Of Year


Favorite Time of Year is a 2017 holiday single by the R&B group Dru Hill. The song is featured on their first-ever holiday album, Christmas in Baltimore, which was released on November 24, 2017.The group consist of  Sisqo, Nokio, Jazz and Woody Rock. Continue reading

12/12/25 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIONNE WARWICK: Dionne Warwick Walk On By Really Live In 1964

Dionne Warwick sings Walk On By at age 24 live in an intimate restaurant bar, the ‘27 Club‘ in Knokke, Belgium, on New Year’s Eve 1964.Happy Birthday to an R&B icon. Continue reading

12/12/25 O&A NYC HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Donny Hathaway & Lalah Hathaway – This Christmas (Duet)

The Donny Hathaway and Lalah Hathaway This Christmas duet is a posthumous collaboration, featuring Lalah’s newly recorded vocals alongside previously unreleased tracks from her late father Donny Hathaway, released in late 2022. Continue reading

12/10/25 O&A NYC HOIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Alicia Keys – Feeling Good / The Christmas Song ft. Jon Batiste

Grammy awarding winners Alicia Keys and Jon Batiste perform a rousy and Soulful Holiday Duet at the  Apple Music Live Holiday Ball Continue reading

12/8/25 O&A NYC HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: John Legend – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

A Legendary Christmas is the first Christmas album by John Legend, it was released on October 26, 2018. Featuring artists such as Esperanza Spalding and Stevie Wonder, the album was promoted by a tour. Continue reading