10/13/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Black Violin – The Illest

The Illest is by Black Violins who presents a high-energy battle between classical strings and a hard hitting hip hop beat.The video, released on September 12, 2025, reflects the duo’s 20 years of work merging these genres while challenging stereotypes about who can play classical music. Continue reading

10/12/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Dianne Reeves with Romero Lubambo Live In NYC

Brazilian guitar wizard Romero Lubambo will join Dianne Reeves to perform songs from their new duo album. Trinity presents Jazz Icons in collaboration with Jazz House Kids, to showcase some of the most prolific and influential artists in music history. Continue reading

10/12/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Elijah Rock – Moses Hogan Chorale

“Performed by original members of the Moses Hogan Chorale in June, 1996 at the First Baptist Church of New Orleans, LA. Dedicated to all Chorale members and all singers throughout the world who have performed any of the works of Moses Hogan. Lastly, this video is dedicated to the memory of our beloved artistic director and dear friend, Moses George Hogan and also, chorale members Rhonda Ragin and Percy Ewell.”- Ernest C Battle. 

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10/11/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Rema – Fun

Fun is a single by Afrobeat artist Rema. The song was released on September 5, 2025, and focuses on enjoying life and ignoring negativity.

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10/11/25 SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Samara Joy – Live at North Sea Jazz 2025

Samara Joy performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival on July 12, 2025. She returned to the Rotterdam festival after a acclaimed performance in 2023. Continue reading

10/9/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Nat King Cole – Autumn Leaves (Live)

Nat King Cole included Autumn Leaves  in the 1955 album re-release of Nat King Cole Sings for Two in Love, and used in the 1956 film Autumn Leaves whose title was inspired by the song.  Continue reading

10/8/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Clipse, John Legend, Voices of Fire, Pusha T, Malice – The Birds Don’t Sing

The Birds Don’t Sing is by Hip Hop duo Clipse from their fourth studio album Let God Sort Em Out. It features vocals from R&B artist John Legend and gospel choir Voices of Fire. Continue reading

10/7/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Doja Cat: AAAHH MEN! (Live) – SNL


Doja Cat performed her song Aaahh Men! live on Saturday Night Live for the season 51. The performance was part of her musical guest debut, appearing alongside host Bad Bunny. Continue reading

10/5/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: VaShawn Mitchell – Turning Around For Me (Live)

Gospel singer and songwriter VaShawn Mitchell has produced several Stellar Award-winning projects and songs for Grammy Award winners Vanessa Bell and Smokie Norful. Continue reading

10/4/25 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Victony ft. Olamide – Skido

The official music video for Skido by Victony featuring Olamide was released on September 26, 2025.The video was directed by Jyde Ajala.  Continue reading