12/3/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Darlene Love – All Alone On Christmas

All Alone on Christmas is a song written  by Steve Van Zandt and recorded by Darlene Love with members of both The E Street Band and The Miami Horns. It was originally featured on the soundtrack of  Home Alone 2: Lost It NewYork. Continue reading

11/30/21 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: Harlem On Parade (1944)| Louis Armstrong and Dorothy Dandridge

Harlem On Parade is a musical number from the 1944 American musical romance film Atlantic City. The supporting cast features Louis Armstrong, Buck & Bubbles and Dorothy Dandridge who recreated Vaudeville acts. The film was reissued in 1950 under the title Atlantic City Honeymoon. Continue reading

11/29/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Muni Long ft Ann Marie – No R&B

Priscilla Renea Hamilton also known as Muni Long is an R&B artist, songwriter and activist for royalty reform and systemic racism.She was signed to Capitol Records. Continue reading

12/4/23 O&A NYC HOLLYWOOD MONDAY: March Of The Wooden Soldiers- Laurel & Hardy

Babes in Toyland is a Laurel and Hardy musical film released on March 10, 1934. The film is also known by its alternate titles Laurel and Hardy in Toyland, Revenge Is Sweet (the 1948 European reissue title), March of the Wooden Soldiers and Wooden Soldiers (in the United States). Continue reading

11/23/21 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Iman Shumbert & Daniella Win Dancing With The Stars

Iman Shumpert made history as first NBA star in 30 seasons of the show to take home the mirrorball. Shumpert made history on Monday night as the first former NBA player to take home the mirrorball trophy on Dancing with the Stars. Continue reading

11/22/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Ann Marie – Yo Body

Joann Marie Slater known professionally as Ann Marie, is an R&B artist signed to Interscope Records. She is best known for her single Secrets, which has garnered over 50 million views on Youtube and peaked at number 22 on the Billboard charts. Continue reading

11/20/21 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: CKay ft. El Grande Toto – Love Nwantiti

Love Nwantiti is by Afrobeat artist CKay released in 2019 as the second track from his second extended play CKay The First by Chocolate City the Warner Music Group.In 2021 the song charted across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and reaching number one in India,  Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland. Also gaining popularity through Tik Tok.
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11/15/21 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Diana Ross- I Still Believe

I Still Believe the song by Diana Ross takes a page out of the “Love Hangover” playbook (as did Diana’s version of “I Will Survive”), starting off as a sultry piano-led ballad before exploding into a joyful, club-ready groove. Ms. Ross is in fine, lush voice crooning the words “In love I still believe…it’s all I ever need…,” and as she’s joined by a soft symphony of instruments, one can’t help but think of another Ross classic, “Theme from Mahogany.” But when the tempo picks up, a Latin-infused disco beat takes over that lends a new, exciting sound to the already-vast Diana discography. 
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11/14/21 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Miles Davis Quintet, Teatro dell’Arte, Milan, Italy, October 11th, 1964 (Colorized)

Trumpet- Miles Davis, Bass- Ron Carter, Piano- Herbie Hancock, Saxophones- Wayne Shorter, Drums- Tony Williams. Continue reading