Sarah Lois Vaughan was described by Scott Yanow as having “one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century. Continue reading
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Category: Throwback Thursday
3/5/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY- CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Billie Holiday – Strange Fruit
Strange Fruit a song performed most famously by Billie Holiday, who first sang and recorded it in 1939. Continue reading
2/26/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Marvin Gaye -What’s Going On – Motown 25 Yesterday, Today, Forever
Marvin Gaye’s performance of What’s Going On at the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever television special in 1983 is widely considered one of the most poignant moments in music history. Taped on March 25, 1983, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the special celebrated the 25th anniversary of Motown Records. Gaye’s appearance was particularly significant as it was his final television performance before his death in 1984.
2/19/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lift Every Voice and Sing -Ledisi – Super Bowl LIX
Grammy-winning R&B singer Ledisi delivered a powerful rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing at Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025, at the Caesar’s Superdome in her hometown of New Orleans. Continue reading
1/29/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Roots – Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody
The Roots perform Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around from the 2014 soundtrack of the film For A Revolution. In this clip, which juxtaposes black and white footage of 20th-century Civil Rights protests with color footage of the band performing in a recording studio. Continue reading
1/22/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Toni Braxton – Seven Whole Days
Seven Whole Days is a classic R&B track by Toni Braxton, released on October 8, 1993, as the third single from her self-titled debut album. The song was written and produced by the legendary R&B trio Babyface, Antonio “L.A.” Reid, and Daryl Simmons. Continue reading
1/15/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Fade – featuring Teyana Taylor
Fade featuring Teyana Taylor is an iconic 2016 music video from the album The Life of Pablo, by Kayne West. Continue reading
1/8/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Michael Jackson – In The Closet
In The Closet is by Pop artist Michael Jackson, released on April 13, 1992, by Epic Records, as the third single from his eighth album, Dangerous (1991). Continue reading
1/1/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Vanessa Williams- Happy Days Are Here Again
What better way to start our New Year Celebration then with Vanessa Williams rendition of Happy Days Are Here Again. 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
