2/5/26 O&A NYC Black History Month Throwback Thursday: Heatwave – Gangsters Of The Groove

Gangsters Of The Groove is a classic post-disco and funk track by the multinational band Heatwave, released in late 1980. Continue reading

1/29/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Roots – Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody


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The Roots perform Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around from the  2014 soundtrack of the film For A Revolution. In this clip, which juxtaposes black and white footage of 20th-century Civil Rights protests with color footage of the band performing in a recording studio. Continue reading

1/22/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Toni Braxton – Seven Whole Days

Seven Whole Days is a classic R&B track by Toni Braxton, released on October 8, 1993, as the third single from her self-titled debut album.  The song was written and produced by the legendary R&B trio Babyface, Antonio “L.A.” Reid, and Daryl Simmons. Continue reading

1/15/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Fade – featuring Teyana Taylor

Fade featuring Teyana Taylor is an iconic 2016 music video from the album The Life of Pablo, by Kayne West. Continue reading

1/8/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Michael Jackson – In The Closet

In The Closet is by Pop artist Michael Jackson, released on April 13, 1992, by Epic Records, as the third single from his eighth album, Dangerous (1991). Continue reading

1/1/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Vanessa Williams- Happy Days Are Here Again

What better way to start our New Year Celebration then with Vanessa Williams rendition of Happy Days Are Here Again.  Continue reading

12/18/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY HOLIDAY GREETINGS: The Supremes – Children’s Christmas Song (1965)

Children’s Christmas Song is a holiday track by The Supremes, released in November 1965 as part of their seventh studio album, Merry Christmas. The Supremes performed the song live on the television variety show Hullabaloo in 1965. Continue reading

12/11/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY HOLIDAY GREETING: Eartha Kitt- Santa Baby

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Eartha Kitt

Eartha Mae Kitt was an actress, singer, cabaret star, dancer, stand-up comedienne, activist and voice artist. Known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of C’est Si Bon and the enduring Christmas novelty smash Santa Baby. Both songs became US Top 10 hits. Orson Welles once called her the most exciting woman in the world.
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11/13/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lena Horne – If You Believe (The Wiz 1978)

If You Believe was one of the many magical performances from the 1970s musical film, The Wiz. Actress and Living legend Lena Horne was one of the most talented, elegant & beautiful performers of her time! Great song, great musical, great message! Continue reading

11/6/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Musiq – Just Friends (Sunny)

Just Friends (Sunny) is the first single from Musiq Soulchild’s debut album Aijuswanaseing.It was released in 2000 as a single. The song was written for and also included on the soundtrack to the film Nutty Professor II: The Klumps. Continue reading