1/21/25 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Teddy Swims ft. Givēon – Are You Even Real

Teddy Swims featured Givēon  with his new single,  Are You Even Real and opened up about the meaning of their duet. Continue reading

1/16/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY SPECIAL: Aaliyah – One In A Million

Aaliyah Dana Haughton, a talented R&B artist and actress, was born on January 16,1979 in Brooklyn,NewYork. From a young age , Aaliyah was passionate about music, beginning voice lessons  shortly after she learned to speak. Continue reading

1/9/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Aretha Franklin – Ever Changing Times ft. Michael McDonald

In 1992, Ever Changing Times was re-recorded by the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin for her thirty-sixth studio album What You Is What You Sweat with Michael McDonald  having featured vocals.  Continue reading

12/17/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Jackson 5 – I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

This song was recorded by Jackson 5 in 1970. It tells a story about a boy who saw his mother kissing Santa Claus and he’s about tell his father. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus produced by The Corporation. Continue reading

12/14/24 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Maxwell: Tiny Desk Concert

Welcome to a Maxwell Tiny Desk. The crooner’s sensual falsetto and rooted baritone have seduced audiences since his debut album dropped in 1996. One of the leading voices in the resurgence of soul music during the late ’90s, Maxwell’s albums are full of tender songs recounting love, life and heartbreak that have resonated with generations of fans looking for ways to be vulnerable. Continue reading

12/6/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Boyz II Men ft. Brian McKnight – Let It Snow

Let It Snow is co-produced and performed by R&B group Boyz II Men, featuring vocals from fellow R&B artist Brian McKnight. The song was issued as the only official single from the group’s holiday album Christmas Interpretations. Continue reading

11/10/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Quincy Jones’ 85th Birthday Celebration

The Qwest TV original production at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2018 presents a star-studded cast of both bright young prospects and established luminaries who came together to pay tribute to the one and only Quincy Jones for his eighty-fifth birthday. Continue reading