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

3/19/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY – WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Ella Fitzgerald A-Tisket-A-Tasket

A-Tisket, A-Tasket is the 1938 breakout hit that catapulted Ella Fitzgerald to national stardom. Co-written by Fitzgerald and arranger Al Feldman (Van Alexander), the song is a playful jazz adaptation of a 19th-century children’s nursery rhyme. Ella famously performed the song in her 1942 film debutRide ‘Em Cowboy. Continue reading

3/16/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Kiana Ledé – Jury

Jury is by R&B/Soul artist by Kiana Ledé. It is featured as a standout track on the deluxe version of her third studio album, Cut Ties (Deluxe). Continue reading

3/16/26 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT: Misty Copeland Performs In Sinners Musical Number At Oscars

The musical tribute to Sinner at the 98th Academy Awards featuring a special appearance by former American Ballet Theatre principal dance Misty Copeland. Continue reading

3/15/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Mary Mary – Go Get It

Go Get It is a hit Gospel single and the title track of the 2012 compilation album by the R&B/Gospel duo Mary Mary. The song is known for its empowering message about faith and perseverance, encouraging listeners to pursue their “blessings” because it is their “season”. Continue reading

3/14/ 26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Works & Process American Ballet Theatre- Othello by Lar Lubovitch

The Works & Process performing arts series at the Guggenheim Museum recently hosted a preview and discussion of American Ballet Theatre’s revival of Othello: A Dance in Three Acts. The presentation featured a discussion moderated by ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe with choreographer Lar Lubovitch, offering insights into his creative process and the use of elaborate storyboards to guide the production. Lubovitch shared how he revised the original 1997 work, deleting approximately 20 minutes of music and refining character actions for this revival. Continue reading

3/13/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Anastacia – I’m Outta Love

I’m Outta Love is by Pop artist Anastacia, released as her debut single. Written by Anastacia, Sam Watters and Louis Biancaniello and produced by the latter two, it was released on February 29, 2000, as the lead single from her debut album, Not That Kind. 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

3/11/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Lil’Kim ft. Missy Elliott, Da Brat, Left Eye, Angie Martinez – Ladies Night Remix

Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix) is a legendary Hip Hop collaboration released on June 24, 1997, for the soundtrack of the film Nothing to Lose. It features Lil’ Kim alongside Missy Elliott, Da Brat, Left Eye (Lisa Lopes) and Angie Martinez. Continue reading

3/10/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Ronald K. Brown/Evidence

By Walter Rutledge

Ronald K. Brown/Evidence presented their New York City season at the Joyce Theater February 24 through March 1, 2026. The company offered two programs, a total of eight works spanning the years 2006 through 2017. The production experienced some snow drama with the cancellation of the February 24 performance and the addition of an evening show on Sunday March 1st. The six-day, seven performance season paid tribute to Ibiwunmi Omotayo Olaiya and Toni Pierce-Sands.  Continue reading