Erica Campbell and Le’Andria Johnson delivered one of the most powerful moments of the 2026 BET Awards with a heartfelt In Memoriam tribute honoring the artists, visionaries, and cultural icons we’ve lost. Continue reading
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Category: Gospel
6/28/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Clark Sisters- You Brought The Sunshine
You Brought the Sunshine is the iconic 1981 masterpiece by the legendary gospel group The Clark Sisters. Written and composed by Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark, the song made history by blending traditional gospel vocals with reggae rhythms influenced by Stevie Wonder‘s Master Blaster. It broke musical boundaries by crossing over from Sunday church services to dominate secular mainstream dance clubs like New York’s famous Paradise Garage. Continue reading
6/21/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: CeCe Winans, Shirley Caesar – Come Jesus Come
CeCe Winans latest Gospel anthem Come Jesus Come has recently been re-released as duet featuring the legendary Pastor Shirley Caesar. Continue reading
6/14/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Walter Hawkins – Marvelous
Marvelous is a highly celebrated traditional gospel song written and performed by the late Bishop Walter Hawkins alongside the Love Center Choir. Continue reading
6/14/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: De Stanley Brothers – Abba Father
De Stanley Brothers are a rising teenage contemporary Christian and gospel music duo from Nigeria, consisting of brothers Joshua Stanley and Goodluck Stanley.
6/7/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Mississippi Mass Choir – What A Friend We Have In Jesus
What a Friend We Have in Jesus is a powerful gospel arrangement performed by The Mississippi Mass Choir on their live album, God Gets The Glory, released on September 23, 1991. Arranged with the choir’s signature powerhouse vocals and soulful harmonies, this track is a definitive staple of modern traditional gospel music. Continue reading
6/7/26 O&A NYC THE WORD: Kathleen Battle & Jessye Norman at Carnegie Hall -There is a Balm in Gilead
There is a Balm in Gilead performed by Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman at Carnegie Hall remains one of the most culturally significant and vocally sublime moments in classical music history.
5/30/26 O&A NYC THE WORD: Soul of Afrika – No fear
No Fear is a powerful Christian and Gospel track recorded by the music collective Soul of Afrika. Released on May 7, 2026, the song is featured on their EP titled Prayer & Power under Lyripedia Records. Continue reading
5/30/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Lisa Knowles Smith & The Brown Singers – If You Can’t Help Me
If You Can’t Help Me is a powerful traditional gospel song performed by Lisa Knowles-Smith & The Brown Singers. Originally composed by Margaret Allison, the track was prominently featured on the album Malaco 50th Celebration, released by Malaco Records. Continue reading
5/24/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Aretha Franklin- What a Friend We Have in Jesus (1972)
Aretha Franklin (1942-2018) recorded What a Friend We Have in Jesus in January of 1972 at New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, California with the Reverend James Cleveland (1932 – 1991) and the Southern California Community Choir led by Reverend Dr. Alexander Hamilton (1945-2022). Continue reading
