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

12/14/25 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

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

11/16/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Cece Winan – The First Noel

O&A NYC heralds in the holiday season a little early with the release of a new classic. CeCe Winans has a popular rendition of the classic hymn The First Noel. She has released multiple versions, including a recent solo single in November 2025 and a collaboration with her brother BeBe Winans in 1993. Continue reading

11/2/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Mahalia Jackson – Just A Closer Walk

Mahalia Jackson, known as The World’s Greatest Gospel Singer, sings one of her signature songs – Just A Closer Walk With Thee. Continue reading

10/26/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Tye Tribbett – “Only One Night Tho

A live performance of Only One Night Tho by gospel recording artist, composer Tye Tribbett. He is also the pastors of Live church in Orlando, Florida.  Continue reading

10/19/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Mahalia Jackson – Just A Closer Walk


General critical consensus holds Mahalia Jackson as the greatest gospel singer ever to live; a major crossover success whose popularity extended across racial divides, she was gospel’s first superstar, and even decades after her death remains, for many listeners, a defining symbol of the music’s transcendent power.  Continue reading