9/1/25 O&A NYC DANCE REVIEW: Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project – Unbound: Shattered Frames, Endless Visions.

By Walter Rutledge

It seems our narratives, our cultural and historic legacy, is being erased or altered to fit a new national fiction. It is becoming extremely important to tell our own stories and to share and protect our narratives. This was the mission of the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project production Unbound: Shattered Frames, Endless Visions. The impressive and stylish sold-out presentation took place on Saturday, August 23 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance.

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8/28/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Stay With Me – Black Violin (Sam Smith Cover)

Black Violin released their cover of Sam Smith’s Stay With Me in July 2014.At the time of the cover’s release, the duo had signed with Universal Music Classics and was preparing for their 2015 major-label debut album, Stereotypes. 

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8/27/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Ghostface Killah – Rap Kingpin

The Rap Kingpin is by Hip Hop artist Ghostface Killah. The video is a throwback-style visual that coincides with the rapper’s album Supreme Clientele 2.

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8/27/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Straight to Hell

As Donald Trump ponders his ticket to heaven, the rest of us all know where he his headed. Trump does his best to fool the angels. Continue reading

8/26/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Tyler The Creator – Darling, I

Tyler The Creator revealed another captivating visual from his CHROMAKOPIA album. This one is for Darling, I and features appearances from Ayo Edebiri, Nia Long, Teezo Touchdown, and Willow Smith. Continue reading

8/24/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Hugh Masekela – Estival Jazz Lugano 2009

This full length performance, recorded at Estival Jazz Lugano in 2009, features Hugh Masekela and his sextet performing eight numbers including his famous hit Grazing In The Grass.
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8/24/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Shirley Caesar, Dorthy Norwood, Inez Andrews, & Albertina Walker – Mary Don’t You Weep and More

The Caravans (Inez Andrews, Dorthy Norwood, Shirley Caesar, Albertina Walker, Delores Washington) singing at the 2007 BET Gospel Celebration Continue reading

8/23/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Chaka Khan Live in Chicago (2019)

Celebrate the legendary career of Chaka Khan, the multi-genre vocalist at a concert at the Harris Theater in her hometown of Chicago. Performances include Khan’s greatest R&B, pop, funk and jazz hits, including I Feel For You’ and ‘Tell Me Something Good. Continue reading

8/22/25 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Bob Marley & The Wailers – Could You Be Loved


Could You Be Loved is a song by Jamaican- born Reggae band Bob Marley and the Wailers. It was released in 1980 as the first single from their twelfth and last album, Uprising and is also included on their greatest-hits album Legend (1984).  Continue reading

8/20/25 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Cardi B – Imaginary Playerz

Imaginary Playerz is Hip Hop artist Cardi B. It was released on August 15, 2025, through Atlantic Records as the second single from her upcoming second studio album Am I The Drama?  Continue reading