5/25/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT MEMORIAL DAY EXTRA: Nancy Wilson – Newport Jazz Festival (Full Concert – 08/15/87) 

The legendary songstress Nancy Wilson delivered a mesmerizing performance at the Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island on August 15, 1987. Backed by her stellar trio, including longtime drummer Roy McCurdy, her set blended traditional jazz standards, pop-infused melodies, and signature storytelling ballads. Continue reading

5/25/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Wale, Teni, Seyi Vibez – YSF

YSF (which stands for “You’re So Fine) is an Afrobeats track by Nigerian-American Hip Hop artist Wale, featuring Nigerian Afrobeats artists Teni and Seyi Vibez. The song was released on May 22,2026, under Def Jam Recordings as part of Wale’s album, titled Everything Is A Lot. Continue reading

5/25/26 O&A NYC MEMORIAL DAY MUSIC TRIBUTE: Marvin Gaye – Star Spangled Banner

Marvin Gaye sang the Star-Spangled Banner at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Gaye’s highly soulful performance received much acclaim from the crowd and has became an instant classic. Continue reading

5/23/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Bruno Mars – 2026 Romantic Tour

Bruno Mars brought The Romantic Tour to a packed, rain-soaked Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on May 20, 2026. Despite the wet weather and heavy traffic, fans filled the stadium for his first major headlining tour in nearly a decade. Continue reading

5/23/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Wizkid, Asake – Turbulence

Turbulence is the hit collaborative single by Nigerian Afrobeats superstars Wizkid and Asake, released on January 23, 2026. It serves as the opening track for their highly anticipated joint EP titled REAL,Vol. 1. Continue reading

5/22/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Shenseea, Vybz Kartel and Rvssian – Talk To Me Nuh

Talk To Me Nuh is a hit Dancehall single by Jamaican artist Shenseea, featuring the iconic Vybz Kartel and produced by Rvssian. Released on March 13, 2026, the track debuted straight at #1 on the US Reggae iTunes chart, fueled by the undeniable chemistry between the two dancehall powerhouses. Continue reading

5/22/26 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHELLE FERRELL: Rachelle Ferrell and Will Downing – Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This

Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This is a classic R&B and contemporary jazz duet written by Rachelle Ferrell and performed alongside Will Downing. Released on September 12, 1992, the track serves as a standout single from Ferrell’s critically acclaimed, self-titled Capitol Records album. Continue reading

5/22/26 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Geoffrey Holder’s Dougla

The 2018 return of Geoffrey Holder’s masterwork Dougla to the repertoire Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH) was a resounding success. The work is a sensorially sumptuous movement fest; and it is no wonder Dougla has remained an audience favorite since its premiere on April 16, 1974.

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5/21/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Maxwell – Sumthin’ Sumthin’

Sumthin’ Sumthin is a mid uptempo song by Neo Soul singer Maxwell. The third single from Urban Hang Suite. The woman featured in the song’s music video is French fashion model Chrystele Saint-Louis Augustin. Continue reading

5/20/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Da Cypher – Conway The Machine, 38 Spesh, Dave East

Da Cypher is a heavy-hitting East Coast Hip Hop collaboration featuring Conway The Machine, 38 Spesh, and Dave East. Produced by DJ Profluent, the single was officially released on March 6, 2026, as part of the compilation project Reshaping The Culture Vol. 1 by EMG The Label. Continue reading