2/4/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: GloRilla – Special

Special is a 2026  single by GloRilla, known for its unapologetic and affirmational lyrics. The song features GloRilla rapping about her self-worth and desirability over a beat produced by BankRoll Got It, Lil Ronnie and others. Continue reading

2/3/26 O&A NYC LIVE PREFORMANCE: Tribute to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack (Grammys 2026)

Excerpt from the tribute to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack at the 2026 Grammys.An 11-minute medley began with Nothing Even Matters, continuing with Brown Sugar and featuring Raphael Saadiq and Anthony Hamilton performing Lady. Continue reading

2/2/26 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT: Cardi B: ErrTime (Live) – SNL

SNL Musical guest Cardi B performs “ErrTime” on Saturday Night Live. Continue reading

2/1/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Ola Onabulé & Hazelrigg Brothers – Fragile(Sting Cover)

British-Nigerian Jazz artist  Ola Onabulé and the Hazelrigg Brothers performed a special live set at the Sendesaal Bremen. A standout moment from this residency was their rendition of Fragile, originally written by Sting. Continue reading

2/1/26 O&A NYC GRAMMY MOMENTS: Most Iconic Record Of The Year Moments In GRAMMY History

Relive some of the most unforgettable Record Of The Year wins in Grammy history, featuring memorable moments from Michael Jackson, Silk Sonic, Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams, Nile Rodgers, Bette Midler, U2, Sam Smith, Alison Krauss, Robert Plant and more. Continue reading

2/1/26 O&A NYC THE WORD: Soul of Afrika – Blessings

Blessings by Soul of Afrika is a powerful Gospel drill anthem filled with faith, confidence, and spiritual strength. The music video captures real energy, bold declarations, and a message of divine covering and favor—reminding listeners that blessings follow those who stand firm in faith. Continue reading

2/1/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Dottie Peoples & The Peoples Choice Chorale – He’s An On Time God and more


Dottie Peoples has been a star in the gospel music industry for more than 30 years, since she was nine years old. Called The Songbird Of The South by Atlanta WAOK radio announcer Brother Esmond Patterson, Peoples won the top four honors at the 1995 Stellar Awards with her album, On Time God. Continue reading

1/30/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Spice – Soft Girl Era

Spice released Soft Girl Era in January 2026 as her first single of the year, marking a new, independent phase focusing on self-love, luxury, and unapologetic feminine energy.  Continue reading

1/29/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Roots – Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody


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The Roots perform Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around from the  2014 soundtrack of the film For A Revolution. In this clip, which juxtaposes black and white footage of 20th-century Civil Rights protests with color footage of the band performing in a recording studio. Continue reading

1/28/26 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Mikhail Baryshnikov – Le Jeune Homme et La Mort From White Nights (1985)

Happy Birthday to the dance legend Mikhail Baryshnikov (January 27, 1948) in honor of your 78th birthday O&A NYC Magazine decided to share one of balletomanes favorite cinematic dance moments. Continue reading