3/22/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Soldiers In The Army- Rev. James Cleveland And The Caravans featuring Inez Andrews

“Soldiers In The Army” (often titled “I’m a Soldier In the Army of the Lord”) is a classic gospel song famously recorded and performed by the legendary Rev. James Cleveland. Continue reading

3/21/26 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Oleta Adams Performs Live in Concert

Oleta Adams, Grammy-nominated singer, pianist, and songwriter, performed live at the Miramar Cultural Center in 2024, wowing the crowd with her soulful mix of R&B, gospel, and jazz. Continue reading

3/20/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Wanda Sykes – Tongue Untied

Wanda Sykes: Tongue Untied is a 2003 stand-up comedy special that marked a significant milestone in Wanda Sykes career as her first hour-long solo special. Premiering on July 22, 2003, on Comedy Central, the special was filmed before a live audience at the Palace Theatre in Albany, New York. Continue reading

3/20/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Oleta Adams – Get Here

Get Here is a ballad written by singer and songwriter Brenda Russell. R&B artist Oleta Adams covered and released the song in 1990, reaching the top five in both the US and the UK with her version. Continue reading

3/19/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Why Do Aunties Show Off Their Grandsons Like This?

The behavior you’re describing—where Aunties aggressively brag about their grandsons’ heights, jobs, or marriages—is a popular cultural trope often used in comedy to highlight the competitive nature of family pride. Continue reading

3/19/26 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY – WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH: Ella Fitzgerald A-Tisket-A-Tasket

A-Tisket, A-Tasket is the 1938 breakout hit that catapulted Ella Fitzgerald to national stardom. Co-written by Fitzgerald and arranger Al Feldman (Van Alexander), the song is a playful jazz adaptation of a 19th-century children’s nursery rhyme. Ella famously performed the song in her 1942 film debutRide ‘Em Cowboy. Continue reading

3/18/26 O&A NYC WALESTYLEZ SPORTS REVIEW: Indiana Pacers at NewYork Knicks – Full Game Highlights

The NewYork Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers, 136-110 tonight in New York. Josh Hart contributed a team-high 33, 7, 5 and 5 three pointers, with OG Anunoby of the Knicks adding an additional 26 points in the game.  Continue reading

3/17/26 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Coming Out To Your Auntie – Famalam Series 3 On iPlayer Now

The Comedy Sketch Coming Out To Your Auntie is featured in Series 3, Episode 1 of the BBC sketch show Famalam. In this skit, the character Jason brings his friend Patrick home to meet his African aunties and reveals that they are actually lovers. Continue reading

3/17/26 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Michael B. Jordan Accepts The Oscar for Actor In A Leading Role

First time nominee Michael B. Jordan won the best actor Oscar on ​Sunday for playing twin brothers in the genre-bending vampire ‌tale Sinners. Jordan took to the stage for his acceptance speech, thanking director Ryan Coogler for giving him the opportunity to be seen and heard. Continue reading

3/16/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Kiana Ledé – Jury

Jury is by R&B/Soul artist by Kiana Ledé. It is featured as a standout track on the deluxe version of her third studio album, Cut Ties (Deluxe). Continue reading