1/22/23 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Grover Washington Jr. – Newport Jazz Festival

Grover Washington Jr.  was a jazz-funk, soul-jazz saxophonist. Along with Wes Montgomery and George Benson, he is considered by many to be one of the founders of the smooth jazz genre. He wrote some of his material and later became an arranger and producer. Continue reading

1/22/23 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Darrell Winn- There Is a Balm in Gilead 

Darrell Winn singing There Is a Balm in Gilead at Family Worship Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Reverend Jimmy Swaggart arranged this beautiful rendition. Continue reading

1/19/23 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: WALKIN’ IN THE RAIN WITH THE ONE I LOVE / LOVE UNLIMITED

Love Unlimited was a female vocal trio that provided backing vocals for R&B artist Barry White on his albums and concert tours. They also found success with their own recordings. Continue reading

1/18/23 O&A NYC REVIEW: Ronald K. Brown/Evidence

By Walter Rutledge

Ronald K. Brown/Evidence began its New York season at the Joyce Theater on Tuesday January 17 and runs through Sunday, January 22. The six-day, seven performance offering presents three ensemble works spanning twenty-four years of Brown’s artistry. The season provides an insight into the thirty-eight-year journey of Brown and Evidence. Continue reading

1/18/23 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Moneybagg Yo ft. Glorilla – On Wat U On

DeMario DeWayne White Jr. known professionally Moneybagg Yo is a Hip Hop artist. He is signed to fellow Memphis rapper Yo Gotti’s record label, Collective Music Group, in joint venture deal with Interscope Records. Continue reading

1/14/23 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Kizz Daniel – RTID (Rich Till I Die)

Top-Notch Nigerian performer, Kizz Daniel comes through with a new masterpiece soundtrack this new year 2023 tagged, RTID (Rich Till I Die). The soundtrack comes with mind-blowing lyrics and rhythms, which his audience will be pleased to hear starting their new year with good vibes.

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1/13/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Popcaan – We Caa Done Ft Drake

Andrae Hugh Sutherland known professionally as Popcaan, is a Jamaican artist.In 2008, Popcaan joined Vybz Kartel’s Gaza Music Empire. In 2010, he released his breakthrough international hit “Clarks” with Kartel, an ode to the popular shoe brand. Continue reading

1/12/23 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Vanessa Williams – Dreamin

In 1988, actress and R&B artist Vanessa Williams recorded the song Dreamin and released it as the third single from her debut studio album, The Right Stuff.On the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart, Dreamin peaked at number eight. Continue reading

1/11/23 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Lil Durk – Hanging With Wolves

Lil Durk, is a Hip Hop artist from Chicago, Illinois. Durk is best known for his involvement in the drill wave that took the music world by storm in the 2010s. He is the founder of his own record label, Only the Family (OTF). Continue reading

1/10/23 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Kabaka Pyramid ft. Buju Banton – Faded Away

Kabaka Pyramid teamed up with Buju Banton to record Faded Away. Produced by Damian Jr Gong Marley, this track from Kabaka Pyramid ‘s new album The Kalling contains excerpts from the anthemic Faded Away performed by Junior Byles. Continue reading