1/15/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Bruno Mars – I Just Might

Bruno Mars signaled the start of a new era with the release of I Just Might, the infectious lead single from his highly anticipated upcoming album, The Romantic. 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

1/8/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jon Batiste – Für Elise – From New Album Beethoven Blues

Für Elise – Batiste is a reimagined version of Ludwig van Beethoven’s classic “Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor” by Grammy and Oscar winning musician Jon Batiste. The track serves as a centerpiece for his solo piano album, Beethoven Blues, which is the first volume in his Batiste Piano Series. Continue reading

1/1/26 O&A NYC HAPPY NEW YEAR! SONG OF THE DAY: Shirley Horn– Here’s To Life

Shirley Horn performs Here’s To Life at North Sea Jazz Festival with Het Metropole Orkest, 1994 Continue reading

12/25/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: The Voices of East Harlem – Right On Be Free

The Voices of East Harlem was an African American vocal ensemble that originated in an inner-city action project in East Harlem, New York City. The song Right On, Be Free enjoys continued exposure as the last movement of Alvin Ailey‘s masterwork Cry Continue reading

12/25/25 O&A NYC HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Nat King Cole – Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Official visualizer for Hark! The Herald Angels Sing performed by Nat King Cole.  Continue reading

12/9/25 O&A NYC HOLIDAY SONG OF THE DAY: Luther Vandross – Every Year, Every Christmas

Every Year, Every Christmas is an original holiday song by singer-songwriter Luther Vandross, released in December 1995. It was featured on his classic Christmas album, This Is Christmas. The album was co-written by Vandross and Richard Marx.  Continue reading

12/4/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: 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