2/12/26 O&A NYC VALENTINE’S DAY SONG OF THE DAY: The Stylistics – Betcha By Golly Wow

A soulful pick for Valentine’s Day“Betcha By Golly, Wow” is a cornerstone of Philadelphia soul that perfectly captures the “Quiet Storm” romantic vibe. Continue reading

2/11/26 O&A NYC LIVE PERFORMANCE: Jill Scott – Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch

Jill Scott recently appeared on Noochie’s Live From The Front Porch, a popular D.C.  based performance platform, where she debuted her new single Lifting Me Up. Continue reading

2/10/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Mariah Carey – Vision Of Love

Vision Of Love is by R&B artist Mariah Carey, recorded for her eponymous debut studio album (1990). The song was re-recorded and produced by Rhett Lawrence and Narada Michael Walden Continue reading

1/26/26 O&A NYC HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALICIA KEYS: Alicia Keys – Fallin’

Yesterday, January 25, 2026, marked the 45th birthday of the legendary singer, songwriter, and pianist Alicia Keys
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1/19/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jill Scott – Don’t Play | A Color Show

Jill Scott’s Don’t Play on A Color Show is a powerful, soulful live performance of her new single, released around January 16, 2026, serving as a bold anthem about setting boundaries and demanding good love, featuring her commanding voice and signature energy, and previewing her album To Whom This May Concern. Continue reading

1/17/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT SPECIAL: Sade – Live Bring Me Home (2011)

Bring Me Home – Live 2011 is a live album by British band Sade, released on May 22, 2012 on RCA Records. It was filmed at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario on September 4, 2011 during their music tour, Once In a Lifetime World Tour Continue reading

1/16/26 O&A NYC DIVA ALERT: Teyana Taylor ft. Lucky Daye – Hard Part

Teyana Taylor and Lucky Daye performed their duet Hard Part on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The performance was part of the promotional run for Taylor’s Grammy-nominated album, Escape Room. Continue reading

1/16/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: THE HOLY BLUES INTERVIEW – Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Samantha Figgins and Chalvar Monteiro

“My roots are also in the Gospel church, the Gospel churches of the south where I grew up…holy blues—paeans to joy, anthems to the human spirit.” These words written by Alvin Ailey were the impetus for The Holy Blues, a collaborative choreographic endeavor by choreographer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar and emerging dancemakers Samantha Figgins and Chalvar Monteiro. Continue reading

1/13/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Maxwell – Pretty Wings

Pretty Wings is a single by R&B artist Maxwell, taken from his fourth studio album Black Summer Night. It was written and produced by Maxwell and Hod David. Continue reading