12/30/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: M.I.A – Marigold

Mathangi Maya Arulpragasam known professionally as M.I.A. is a British Hip Hop artist, record producer and song writer. Her music combines elements of alternative, dance, hip hop and world music. Continue reading

12/29/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Olivia Dean – Live At The Jazz Cafe

Olivia Lauryn Dean is a English Neo Soul artist.She has released one studio album: Messy and five EPs. In 2023, Dean was selected as BBC Music Introducing Artist of the Year. Continue reading

12/28/24 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Bnxn, Rema – Fi Kan We Kan

Fi Kan We Kan thrives off the hypnotic percussion of Blaise Beatz, who has produced a number of records for BNXN.Following the release of  Phenomena his first 2024 solo single, comes this banging collaboration with Rema, who has the reputation of being one of the best feature acts around. Continue reading

12/25/24 MERRY CHRISTMAS: Diana Ross Christmas In Washington- White House Concert

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Christmas in Washington is an annual Christmas television special that currently airs on the U.S. TNT network. The 2102 show was hosted by Conan O’Brien and starred Diana Ross, Demi Lovato, Megan Hilty, Scotty McCreery, and Chris Mann.  Continue reading

11/30/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite – Quantum Of The Seas Orchestra

On Christmas Eve, 2015, the Quantum Of The Seas Orchestra performed the entire Duke Ellington version of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. Continue reading

12/22/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Now Behold The Lamb


Now behold the Lamb,  is the most published song in hymnal collections, appearing first in the album Kirk Franklin and the Family Christmas (1995). Continue reading

12/21/24 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Dbanj, Falz and Everybody Loves Jenifa Crew | Everybody Loves Christmas

Folarin Falana better known by his stage name Falz, is a Hip Hop artist, songwriter and actor.He began his career in high school after forming a group called The School Boys with a friend, before launching his professional music career as a music artist began in 2009.  Continue reading

12/19/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Chris Brown – This Christmas


Christopher Maurice Brown known as Chris Brown is a Pop artist, songwriter, dancer and actor. A pop and hip hop influenced R&B musician who works in a variety of genres.
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12/17/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jackson 5 – I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

This song was recorded by Jackson 5 in 1970. It tells a story about a boy who saw his mother kissing Santa Claus and he’s about tell his father. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus produced by The Corporation. Continue reading

12/14/24 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Davido – Funds ft. ODUMODUBLVCK, Chike

Davido’s fourth full-length project in six years is on the way. The Afrobeats superstar has officially set the ball rolling for 5ive, his fifth studio album, with the release of Funds, a new single featuring rap artist Odumodublvck and Chike. Continue reading