2/20/26 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Sammy Davis Jr.- The Original Triple Threat

Shall We Dance

Sammy Davis Junior

Samuel George “Sammy” Davis, Jr. was born on December 8, 1925. He was an African- American entertainer who broke many barriers and paved the way for entertainers in all  disciplines. Davis was primarily a dancer and singer, but he also received acclaim as an actor of stage and screen, musician, and impressionist. Davis died at age 64 in 1990, after spending 61 years in the profession he loved.  Continue reading

2/19/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lift Every Voice and Sing -Ledisi – Super Bowl LIX

Grammy-winning R&B singer Ledisi delivered a powerful rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing at Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025, at the Caesar’s Superdome in her hometown of New Orleans. Continue reading

2/18/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: The Roots ft. Erykah Badu – You Got Me

You Got Me is a song by Hip Hop Band The Roots, featuring vocals from Erykah Badu and Eve, then known as Eve of Destruction, who raps the second verse but does not appear in the music video. Continue reading

2/16/26 O&A NYC LIVE PERFORMANCE: Sammy Davis Jr – Mr. Bojangles (Live in Germany 1985)

Sammy Davis Jr.’s iconic live performance of Mr. Bojangles in Germany took place on June 28, 1985, at the Hohensyburg Casino in Dortmund. Continue reading

2/15/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Mississippi Mass Choir – When I Rose This Morning

Gospel music has experienced a great loss with the passing of one of it’s legends – Mama Mosie Burks of the Mississippi Mass Choir, she was 92. Known as “Mama” Burks, the former lead soloist of the Mississippi Mass Choir’s gospel was born June 17, 1933 in Forest, Mississippi. Continue reading

2/14/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Omah Lay – Don’t Love Me

Don’t Love Me is a single by Nigerian Afrobeats star Omah Lay. It serves as the second single from his highly anticipated sophomore album, Clarity of Mind. Continue reading

2/13/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Freddie McGregor – Push Come To Shove

The original music video for Freddie McGregor’s 1986 hit Push Come To Shove has two distinct versions, with the Director’s Cut being the most sought-after by purists. Continue reading

2/13/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: TV Personality Cheryl Wills Joins Remembering Cast.

By Walter Rutledge

Journalist and author Cheryl Wills joins the cast as both actor and playwright for the Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet Dance Company in tonight’s production of Remembering at the BAM Fisher Fishman Space, 321 Ashland Place, in downtown Brooklyn. Wills shared the story of her great, great, great grandfather Private Sandy Wills with young audiences on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday evening’s performance playwright Wills will be performed by Thera Ward. Continue reading

2/12/26 O&A NYC VALENTINE DAY THROWBACK: Babyface – Whip Appeal

Whip Appeal is a R&B ballad by Babyface, released on February 22, 1990, as the third single from his double-platinum second album, Tender Lover. Continue reading

2/12/26 O&A NYC VALENTINE’S DAY SONG OF THE DAY: The Stylistics – Betcha By Golly Wow

A soulful pick for Valentine’s Day“Betcha By Golly, Wow” is a cornerstone of Philadelphia soul that perfectly captures the “Quiet Storm” romantic vibe. Continue reading