7/19/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Horace Silver Quintet – Song For My Father

Recorded live in Copenhagen, Denmark, April 1968. Song For My Father was recorded in October 1964 and released on the Blue Note Label. The album was inspired by a trip that Horace Silver had made to Brazil. The cover artwork features a photograph of Silver’s father, John Tavares Silva, to whom the title song was dedicated.  Continue reading

7/19/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Chandler Moore – Lead Me On (Live)

Lead Me On (Live) is a powerful contemporary worship anthem by Grammy-nominated artist Chandler Moore, recorded for his live solo project Chandler Moore: Live in Los Angeles. The song and its Official Music Video were released on June 14, 2024, by Tribl Records. Continue reading

7/18/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Carmen de Lavallade and John Butler – Portrait of Billie (1960)

Portrait of Billie (1960) is an iconic modern dance duet choreographed by John Butler as a poignant tribute to the legendary jazz and blues singer Billie Holiday portrayed by Carmen de Lavallade. Continue reading

7/17/26 O&A NYC IRIE FRIDAY: Gyptian – Hold You

Hold You (also known as “Hold Yuh“) is a highly popular 2010 dancehall reggae fusion track by Jamaican artist Gyptian. Produced by Ricky Blaze, the song became a global anthem driven by a hypnotic, minimal piano chord progression and Gyptian’s smooth falsetto. Continue reading

7/17/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Mike Epps – Women Are Professional Bullies | Comedy Stand Up

Mike Epps: Women Are Professional Bullies is a popular viral title given to various unauthorized compilations and clips of stand-up comedy sets by actor and comedian Mike Epps. Continue reading

7/17/26 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Lindy Hop Swing Dance Scene From Malcolm X (1992)

The Lindy Hop Swing Dance Scene from 1992 movie Malcolm X featuring Denzel Washington and Spike Lee. Choreographed with the help of Frankie Manning (blue suit) and Norma Miller (yellow dress) and the scene included background dancers Dawn Hampton and Ryan Francois. Otis Sallid was the choreographer and the song Flying Home is by Lionel Hampton. Continue reading

7/16/26 O&A NYC SPORTS REVIEW SPECIAL: 2026 MLB All-Star Game Highlights

The American League (AL) shut out the National League (NL) 4-0 in the 96th MLB All-Star Game. The game was held on July 14, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Continue reading

7/16/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ NETFLIX TRAILER: The Whisper Man – Official Trailer

Based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Alex North. When his eight year-old son is abducted, a widowed crime writer looks to his estranged father, a retired former police detective, for help, only to discover a connection with the decades-old case of a convicted serial killer known as The Whisper Man.The deadliest killers can’t be silenced.A highly anticipated psychological thriller scheduled to premiere globally on August 28, 2026. Continue reading

7/16/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ FASHION SHOW: Chanel Haute Couture – Fall/Winter 2026/27

The Chanel Fall/Winter 2026/27 Haute Couture Collection, designed by Matthieu Blazy, debuted on July 7, 2026, under the grand restored glass roof of the Grand Palais during Paris Haute Couture Week. Continue reading

7/16/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Al Green – Let’s Stay Together (Live Performance)

Al Green’s iconic soul masterpiece, Let’s Stay Together, has been captured in several legendary live performances throughout his career. Originally released as a single in late 1971 before anchoring his landmark 1972 studio album, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 and solidified Green’s signature Memphis Soul style. Continue reading