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. 

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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

5/17/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: CeCe Winans – What A Friend We Have In Jesus

“What A Friend We Have In Jesus” is the powerful gospel single by legendary artist CeCe Winans, officially released on May 15, 2026. The track serves as the lead single for her upcoming studio album titled The Hymns, which is scheduled for full release on June 5, 2026. Continue reading

5/10/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY: Shirley Caesar- I Remember Mama

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Shirley Ann Caesar-Williams, known professionally as Shirley Caesar is considered the First Lady of Gospel Music. The singer, songwriter and recording artist career has spanned over six decades. Caesar is a multi-award winning artist, with eleven Grammy Awards and seven Dove Awards to her credit. 

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5/3/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Tasha Cobbs Leonard – The Hands That Keeps Holding Me (Official Live Performance Video)

The official live performance video for The Hand That Keeps Holding Me by Tasha Cobbs Leonard was released on August 5, 2025. The song serves as a powerful declaration of faith, describing the feeling of being held by God even when life feels rough or faith is shaken. Continue reading

5/3/26 O&A NYC GOING BACK TO AFRICA WITH WALESTYLEZ: Gaise Baba & Lawrence Oyor – No Turning Back II

No Turning Back II is a powerful Afro-Gospel anthem released on May 16, 2025, by Nigerian artist Gaise Baba in collaboration with worship leader Lawrence Oyor. Continue reading

4/26/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Yolanda Adam – I’m Gonna Be Ready

I’m Gonna Be Ready is a song by Gospel artist Yolanda Adams. The song was a single from her 2001 studio album Believe, her last album with major record label Elektra Records. Continue reading