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

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

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

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

3/16/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Caravans- Mary Don’t You Weep (Live)-Inez Andrews, Albertina Walker, Dorothy Norwood, James Cleveland

Gospel icons and trailblazers The Caravans featuring Inez Andrews, Albertina Walker, Dorothy Norwood and James Cleveland on piano perform Mary Don’t You Weep. Continue reading

3/13/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Shirley Ellis – The Name Game (1965)

The Name Game is a song co-written and performed by Shirley Ellis as a rhyming game that creates variations on a person’s name. She explains through speaking and singing how to play the game. Continue reading

3/5/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Anxiety – Coven Music Session

Anxiety is a song by Hip Hop artist and storywriter Doechii, independently released to YouTube on November 10, 2019. Rereleased on March 5, 2025 ,Doechii’s coveted Coven Music cut. Ever since then, fans have been begging The Don to drop an official release for the solo version of the song. Continue reading

3/2/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Whitney Houston – I Love The Lord

Whitney Elizabeth Houston  was a vocalist from God, actress, film producer and philanthropist.Commonly referred to as the Voice, she is one of the most awarded performers of all time.  Continue reading

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

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

2/24/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Heather Headley – Shadowland (From “The Lion King Live at The Hollywood Bowl”)

In 1997, Heather Headley won the role of Nala in the original Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning musical The Lion King. Continue reading

2/21/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Sister Nancy – Bam Bam

Bam Bam is a Jamaican Dancehall song by artist Sister Nancy. The song’s chorus was inspired by the 1966 song of the same name, by The Maytals and Byron Lee and The Dragonaires. Continue reading

2/19/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Big Daddy Kane – Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch

Antonio Hardy better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is a Hip Hop artist, producer and actor who began his career in 1986 as a member of the Juice Crew. Continue reading