7/24/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Buju Banton: Butterflies – The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Buju Banton delivered a spectacular live performance of his Dancehall track Butterflies as the musical guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, July 20, 2026. Continue reading

7/20/26 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Long Live Erick Hawkins

By Walter Rutledge

An informal presentation of dance works inspired by 20th century modern mover Erick Hawkins was offered on July 16th at the Joan Weill Center for Dance, studio 5D. A Tribute to Erick Hawkins featured two dances by Gloria McLean and a dance/theatre work by Bert Gstettner. The three solo dances were well suited for the informal and intimate studio setting. These two veteran dance makers displayed a well-honed understanding of the craft and their unique and individual artistic vision. Continue reading

7/19/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Horace Silver Quintet – Song For My Father

Recorded live in Copenhagen, Denmark, April 1968. Song For My Father was recorded in October 1964 and released on the Blue Note Label. The album was inspired by a trip that Horace Silver had made to Brazil. The cover artwork features a photograph of Silver’s father, John Tavares Silva, to whom the title song was dedicated.  Continue reading

7/19/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Chandler Moore – Lead Me On (Live)

Lead Me On (Live) is a powerful contemporary worship anthem by Grammy-nominated artist Chandler Moore, recorded for his live solo project Chandler Moore: Live in Los Angeles. The song and its Official Music Video were released on June 14, 2024, by Tribl Records. Continue reading

7/16/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Al Green – Let’s Stay Together (Live Performance)

Al Green’s iconic soul masterpiece, Let’s Stay Together, has been captured in several legendary live performances throughout his career. Originally released as a single in late 1971 before anchoring his landmark 1972 studio album, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 and solidified Green’s signature Memphis Soul style. Continue reading

7/13/26 O&A NYC LIVE PERFORMANCE: Jay-Z Brings Rihanna and Stole The Show During The Extra Inning At Yankee Stadium

Rihanna shocked the crowd with a surprise appearance during Night 3 of Jay-Z Extra Innings concert residency at Yankee Stadium. The unexpected reunion marked one of her first live stage performances in years, sending the sold-out stadium into a complete frenzy. Continue reading

7/12/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Kim Burrell,Tim Bowman Jr, Faith City Music – Jesus Is A Love Song

The viral collaboration of Jesus Is A Love Song featuring Kim Burrell, Tim Bowman Jr., and Faith City Music is a high-energy live recording originally captured during a tribute event honoring the legendary gospel group, The Clark Sisters. Continue reading

7/10/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Fat Joe, Jadakiss ft. Stove God – Aroma

Fat Joe and Jadakiss debut their collaboration Aroma featuring Stove God Cooks off Joe’s upcoming Organized Crhyme album with special guest DJ Khaled, who crashed the Joe and Jada set. Continue reading

7/10/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Sizzla Kalonji Full Concert Live Show @ Reggae Roots Rotterdam Festival

Sizzla Kalonji delivered an unforgettable, high-energy headline set on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Reggae Roots Rotterdam Festival held in Zuiderpark, Rotterdam, Netherlands. Continue reading

7/5/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Inmate sings ‘I Trust in God’ inside Maximum Security Prison!

In a powerful moment of worship inside a women’s correctional facility in Nevada, God Behind Bars Music leads I Trust in God—but what happens at the end is something no one expected. As the room fills with faith, hope, and raw honesty, an inmate steps forward and takes the lead, boldly declaring her trust in God in front of everyone. Continue reading