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.

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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 THE SUNDAY MORNING FUNNIES: The Women of Gospel Comedy (Live)

 

The Women of Gospel Comedy Live refers to a high-energy performance series and television brand focused on clean, faith-based humor from a female perspective. The show, often produced by Willie Brown and Friends, features a rotating cast of “Gospel Girls” who blend storytelling, real-life faith experiences, and “spirit-filled” laughter. Continue reading