11/17/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Minelli x Busta Rhymes – Azucar

Azucar is a collaboration single by Romanian artist Minelli and Hip Hop artist Busta Rhymes. The track was released digitally in late October and early November 2025 by Global Records, with an accompanying official music video premiering on November 6, 2025. Continue reading

11/16/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Cece Winan – The First Noel

O&A NYC heralds in the holiday season a little early with the release of a new classic. CeCe Winans has a popular rendition of the classic hymn The First Noel. She has released multiple versions, including a recent solo single in November 2025 and a collaboration with her brother BeBe Winans in 1993. Continue reading

11/15/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Paul Taylor Dancemaker (1998)

A look at Paul Taylor (1930-2018) and his dance company over several months in 1997. Preparation of Taylor’s piece, Piazzolla Caldera, from conception and rehearsals to opening night at City Center, frames the film.

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11/14/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Vicious – Freak

 

Freaks is a popular Hip Hop and Dancehall song by the artist Vicious (also known as Lil Vicious), released in 1994. The track features a collaboration with the legendary beatboxer and rapper Doug E. Fresh

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11/13/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lena Horne – If You Believe (The Wiz 1978)

If You Believe was one of the many magical performances from the 1970s musical film, The Wiz. Actress and Living legend Lena Horne was one of the most talented, elegant & beautiful performers of her time! Great song, great musical, great message! Continue reading

11/12/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Young M.A – Thumperz

Thumperz  is the title of a recent single by Hip Hop artist Young M.A (Katorah Kasanova Marrero). The track was released on November 7, 2025, via M.A Music / 3D, and the accompanying visual has been described as a “movie” by the artist. Continue reading

11/12/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: STORYBOARD P DANCING AT SADLER’S WELLS/ LONDON

In May of 2012 flexin/mutant performer and New York Dance and Performance Awards (The Bessies) winner Storyboard P was invited to perform at the Breakin Convention at the world renowned Sadler’s Well in London, England. It was this very performance that helped Storyboard P win this prestigious dance award. Continue reading

11/11/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: If You Believe – The Wiz Broadway 50th Anniversary (Film by Samira Fuller-Farquhar)

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of The Wiz on Broadway, “If You Believe” features original cast members Dee Dee Bridgewater (Glinda) and Joni Palmer (Munchkin/Dancer). Continue reading

11/10/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jon Batiste Lean On My Love (ft. Andra Day)

Lean On My Love (ft. Andra Day) from Jon Batiste’s album Big Money
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11/10/25 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: Hope Boykin – How Love Sounds – Paul Taylor Dance Company

The Paul Taylor Dance Company‘s New York City season opened on Tuesday November 4 at the New York State Theater in Lincoln Center for 20 performances through November 23.  The opening night performance presented Paul Taylor’s Concertiana and Cascade, and the New York premiere of Hope Boykin’s How Love Sounds. That evening Boykin’s work programmatically felt like a culinary intermezzo, a refreshing palette cleanser between two Taylor classics; but on Thursday’s program How Love Sounds proved to also be a versatile audience pleasing closer. Continue reading