Mississippi Goddam, written and performed by singer and pianist Nina Simone, captures her response to the murder of Medgar Evers in Mississippi; and the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four black children. Released on her album Nina Simone in Concert, which was based on recordings of three concerts she gave at Carnegie Hall in 1964. Continue reading
Tag: Music Video
3/14/16/ O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Flatbush ZOMBiES Drop Official Visuals for This Is It
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
The Flatbush ZOMBiES’ 3001: A Laced Odyssey is finally here and the trio have dropped official visuals for the LP’s single, “This Is It.” An “Intergalactic Madbury Club Production” directed by the Madbury Club’s own Phillip T. Annand, “This Is It” sparse, stylish affair goes perfectly with The Architect’s minimalist beat — and stands in stark contrast to 3001‘s awesomely out-there cover art. Continue reading
3/13/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Shirley Ceasar – Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name
Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name originally released in 1983 by Shirley Ceasar the First Lady of Gospel Music, with Derrick Lee on organ. Continue reading
3/8/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Bas – Lit ft. J. Cole, KQuick
3/7/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Classical Music meets Hip Hop: Kev Marcus of Black Violin
Black Violins, Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste, who go by the stage names Kev Marcus and Will B are two classically trained violinists living their dream. The Florida natives began experimenting with playing stringed melodies over mash-ups of popular hip-hop songs. The duo had no idea this sound was something craved by a wide audience. Continue reading
3/6/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Todd Dulaney – The Anthem (Radio Edit with Intro)
Todd Anthony Dulaneym, gospel musician and former baseball player jumpstarted his career in 2011, with the release of the CD version, Pulling Me Through. Continue reading
3/2/16/ O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez SONG OF THE DAY: Teyana Taylor – Maybe ft. Pusha T, Yo Gotti
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Maybe is the lead single from American singer Teyana Taylor’s major label debut album, VII. The track features guest verses by American rappers Pusha T and Yo Gotti. Continue reading
3/1/16 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Chris Botti In Boston- Performs Emmanuel With Lucia Micarelli (PBS)
Chris Botti and Lucia Micarelli perform Michel Colombier’s haunting modern classic Emmanuel. Continue reading
2/27/16 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Erykah Badu Live At Java Jazz Festival (2012)
Erykah Badu, the reigning first lady of neo soul gave a hypnotizing appearance at the 2012 Java Jazz Festival. Her performance became one of the most shining highlight for the festival’s first day. Continue reading
2/28/16 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Tramaine Hawkins- What Shall I Do
Tramaine Hawkins has won two Grammy Awards, two Doves, and nineteen Stellar Awards, What Shall I Do has become a gospel classic. Continue reading



















