3/24/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Monifah ft. Heavy D and McGruff – I Miss You (Come Back Home)

I Miss You (Come Back Home) is the debut single by  R&B artist Monifah, featuring Hip Hop artists Heavy D and McGruff.The song was notably featured on the soundtrack for the popular NYC police drama New York Undercover. Continue reading

3/23/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Lena Horne – The Lady Is A Tramp

Lena Horne performed by The Lady Is a Tramp from the musical Babes in Arms (1937). The musical features music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Lorenz Hart. Continue reading

3/22/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Soldiers In The Army- Rev. James Cleveland And The Caravans featuring Inez Andrews

“Soldiers In The Army” (often titled “I’m a Soldier In the Army of the Lord”) is a classic gospel song famously recorded and performed by the legendary Rev. James Cleveland. Continue reading

3/20/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Wanda Sykes – Tongue Untied

Wanda Sykes: Tongue Untied is a 2003 stand-up comedy special that marked a significant milestone in Wanda Sykes career as her first hour-long solo special. Premiering on July 22, 2003, on Comedy Central, the special was filmed before a live audience at the Palace Theatre in Albany, New York. Continue reading

3/20/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Oleta Adams – Get Here

Get Here is a ballad written by singer and songwriter Brenda Russell. R&B artist Oleta Adams covered and released the song in 1990, reaching the top five in both the US and the UK with her version. Continue reading

3/16/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: The Conversation Continues With Francesca Harper and Adanna Smalls -Ailey II

 

Our conversation with Ailey II Artistic Director Francesca Harper and company members Adanna Smalls about the upcoming New York City season March 17 through 22 at the Joyce Theater continues. Harper shares with Out and About NYC Magazine Editor-in-Chief Walter Rutledge about season highlights at the beginning of her sixth year shaping the direction of Ailey II. While dancer Adanna Smalls talks about preparing for her debut season with the company. Continue reading

3/13/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Shenseea – Die For You

Die For You is a single by Dancehall artist Shenseea. The track was produced by frequent collaborator Rvssian and is also featured on her 2024 album, Never Gets Late Here. Continue reading

3/13/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Bad Bitch Support Group (Full Sketch) – A Black Lady Sketch Show

The Bad Bitch Support Group is a celebrated sketch from the premiere episode of HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show. It satirizes the exhausting societal pressures and impossible beauty standards required to maintain a Bad Bitch persona 24/7. Continue reading

3/12/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Marie Faustin – Stealing From Self-Checkout

Comedian Marie Faustin jokes about getting creepy compliments from strangers, having a Disney villain laugh, and why she wanted to have a white lady therapist in her hilarious Don’t Tell Comedy set! Continue reading

3/12/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Sarah Vaughan – Misty (Live from Sweden 1964)

Sarah Lois Vaughan  was described by Scott Yanow as having “one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century. Continue reading