Richard Smallwood wrote the gospel classic Total Praise during a period of immense personal trial while caring for his mother, who had dementia, and a close friend battling cancer. Continue reading
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1/4/26 O&A NYC SUNDAY GOSPEL: Rev. James Cleveland and The Caravans – Soldiers In The Army
Soldiers in the Army, often performed by Rev. James Cleveland with choirs like The Caravans, is a powerful, classic gospel anthem about spiritual perseverance, It resonates deeply with listeners for its message of faith and divine struggle, often evoking nostalgia for traditional church experiences and celebrating figures like Inez Andrews and the Caravans. Continue reading
12/28/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Oh, Happy Day – Ray Charles and the Voices of Jubilation
This soul-stirring gospel performance of Oh, Happy Day by legendary musician Ray Charles, accompanied by the Voices of Jubilation, a world-famous 120-member choir from Newark, New Jersey. Continue reading
12/21/25 O&A NYC ENCORE PERFORMANCE: Disciples of Mime – Something About The Name Jesus
The Disciples of Mime ministering to Something About The Name Jesus by Rance Allen and Kirk Franklin. Continue reading
12/21/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY HOLIDAY SERIES: CeCe Winans – Joy To The World
Gospel legend CeCe Winans performed a powerful rendition of Joy To The World during the 15th Annual CMA Country Christmas special, which originally aired on last year on December. Continue reading
12/14/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Jesus O What A Wonderful Child – Christmas On Broadway
Christmas is in full swing at Times Square Church. Twelve-time Grammy Award winner and this year’s Gospel Artist of the Year, CeCe Winans, headlines Christmas on Broadway in heart of New York City at Times Square Church. Continue reading
12/7/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY HOLIDAY SERIES: Now Behold the Lamb – Kirk Franklin & The Family
Now Behold the Lamb was released on the 1995 album Kirk Franklin & The Family Christmas, and featuring vocalists Jalon Collins and Tamela Mann. Continue reading
11/30/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY HOLIDAY SERIES: Mary Did You Know – The City Choir and PeterTone
The City Choir is a large, gospel-focused choir from Lagos, Nigeria, founded by Shalom Matthew. PeterTone is a multi-talented artist and coach who collaborates closely with The City Choir. It is known for performing at large events and has won the Africa Best Choir of the Year award. The choir, which includes The 500 City Choir, has a strong emphasis on community, spiritual growth, and impressive musical arrangements, including performing the Nigerian National Anthem. Continue reading
11/23/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY HOLIDAY SERIES: Whitney Houston – O Holy Night
Whitney Houston, The Voice, shares her soulful rendition of O Holy Night. Continue reading
11/23/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Trust In God- Aware Worship (Featuring Mark Gutierrez)
Aware Worship is a worship collective founded by Calvin Nowell. In the summer of 2024 we found ourselves ministering to each other at The Aware Worship Worship Retreat in Nashville, TN. This worship song, Trust In God, was taught on the spot and lead by worship leader, Mark Gutierrez. May we trust God for greater in 2026. Continue reading
