11/1/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Aretha Franklin – Mary Don’t You Weep (1972)

Mary, Don’t You Weep is a standout live recording by Aretha Franklin from her landmark 1972 double live gospel album, Amazing Grace. Recorded live in January 1972 at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, the performance features Reverend James Cleveland and the Southern California Community Choir. Continue reading

11/1/26 O&A NYC MISS NIECE’S DOWN HOME GOSPEL: Norfleet Brothers – Precious Lord

The Norfleet Brothers’ rendition of Precious Lord is an iconic piece of traditional African American gospel quartet music. Their most celebrated live performance of the song took place on Jubilee Showcase, a groundbreaking television program filmed in Chicago that aired from 1963 to 1984.

Norfleet Brothers – Precious Lord

10/25/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Mahalia Jackson – Just A Closer Walk With Thee

Just A Closer Walk With Thee is one of the most powerful and enduring anthems in the history of American gospel music, and no one delivered it quite like the Queen of Gospel, Mahalia Jackson. Her deep, resonant contralto voice turned the traditional hymn into an overwhelming declaration of faith, raw emotion, and spiritual survival. Continue reading

10/25/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Mahalia Jackson – Just A Closer Walk WithI Thee

Just A Closer Walk With Thee is one of the most powerful and enduring anthems in the history of American gospel music, and no one delivered it quite like the Queen of Gospel, Mahalia Jackson. Her deep, resonant contralto voice turned the traditional hymn into an overwhelming declaration of faith, raw emotion, and spiritual survival. Continue reading

10/11/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: VOD Choir Lord I Want You To Help Me

Oh Lord, I Want You To Help Me is a powerful, traditional live gospel performance by the VOD Choir. Continue reading

10/4/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY – CELEBRATING NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY: Vic Lucas, Lady Audri – All Night

In celebration of Nigeria’s 65 anniversary of independence from British rule we offer Vic Lucas’ All Night!. All Night! is an upbeat Christian Afro-Gospel worship single featuring guest vocals from Lady Audri. It was recently released on August 7, 2026, by Bamboo Artists. A rising Christian Afrobeat, Amapiano, and Gospel artist Lucas is known for his distinctive “Afro-gospel” and “Afro-spiritual” musical sound. Continue reading

9/27/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: John P Kee – Show Up

“Show Up!” is a classic contemporary gospel song written, produced, and performed by John P. Kee alongside The New Life Community Choir. Released on November 9, 1994, it serves as the title track of their highly acclaimed album Show Up!. Continue reading

9/20/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Tasha Cobbs Leonard ft.Travis Greene, Todd Galbert – One Word + Reprise

One Word + Reprise is a live worship track by Tasha Cobbs Leonard, featuring Travis Greene and Todd Galberth. Released on September 11, 2026, the powerful gospel song is part of her 34-track live album, TASHA Unscripted. Continue reading

9/15/26 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Fivio Foreign ft. Fire Choir – Soldier

Soldier is a breakthrough single by Brooklyn Hip Hop artist Fivio Foreign featuring the Fire Choir. Released in September 2026, the track marks a significant stylistic and spiritual shift for the artist, pioneering a subgenre known as Gospel Drill. Continue reading

9/13/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Tye Tribbett & Ablaze @ 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards

At the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards in August 2026, gospel icon Tye Tribbett joined forces with the rising stars of the Ablaze Youth Choir for a highly energetic performance that served as the grand opening of the show.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Continue reading