1/18/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Nasty C, Soweto Gospel Choir – Head Up 2.0

Head Up 2.0 is a collaborative single by South African Hip Hop artists Nasty C and the legendary Soweto Gospel Choir, released on December 19, 2025. The track is an uplifting blend of hip-hop and gospel that explores themes of resilience, faith, and personal growth. Continue reading

1/16/26 O&A NYC DANCE BY WALTER RUTLEDGE: THE HOLY BLUES INTERVIEW – Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Samantha Figgins and Chalvar Monteiro

“My roots are also in the Gospel church, the Gospel churches of the south where I grew up…holy blues—paeans to joy, anthems to the human spirit.” These words written by Alvin Ailey were the impetus for The Holy Blues, a collaborative choreographic endeavor by choreographer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar and emerging dancemakers Samantha Figgins and Chalvar Monteiro. Continue reading

1/4/26 O&A NYC IN MEMORIAM: Richard Smallwood – Total Praise

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

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