12/24/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY SPECIAL: Kirk Franklin Performs Joy To The World | Little Big Town’s Christmas at The Opry

Kirk Franklin sings in the season with a spirited rendition of Joy To The World in Little Big Town’s Christmas at The Opry. Continue reading

12/22/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Now Behold The Lamb


Now behold the Lamb,  is the most published song in hymnal collections, appearing first in the album Kirk Franklin and the Family Christmas (1995). Continue reading

12/15 24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Go Tell It On The Mountain- Melvin Crispell III & Chandler Moore)

Go Tell It On The Mountain featuring Melvin Crispell III, Chandler Moore and the Maverick City Gospel Choir was written by John W. Work Jr. and Brandon Lake. It is from Maverick City Music’s 2021 Christmas Album, A Very Maverick Christmas. Continue reading

11/17/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Mary Mary – Shackles


Shackles (Praise You) the 1999 debut single by gospel singer-songwriter duo Mary Mary. It is considered the group’s signature song. Continue reading

11/3/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Mahalia Jackson In Concert 1961 – Hamburg

 Mahalia Jackson backed by Mildred Falls on piano, performs at Die Laeiszhalle in Hamburg, Germany (1961). Continue reading

9/8/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY GOSPEL: Rev. James Cleveland-Can’t Nobody Do Me Like Jesus

Gospel singer, musician, and composer James Edward Cleveland was known as the King of Gospel. Cleveland was a driving force behind the creation of the modern gospel sound by incorporating traditional black gospel, soul, pop and jazz  in arrangements for mass choirs. Continue reading

9/1/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY GOSPEL: CeCe Winans – Holy Forever


The best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time, CeCe Winans has long since cemented her status as one of the most accomplished and celebrated women in music history. Continue reading

10/13/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: I Surrender All and Medley ft. Cece Winans, Whitney Houston and Shirley Caesar

I Surrender All and Gospel medley featuring CeCe Winans, Whitney Houston and Shirley Caesar performed at the 1996 Grammy Awards. Continue reading

8/11/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY SCHOOL: Cain and Abel’s Tragedy

This stunning animation brings new life to the age-old story, and explores the complex dynamics between Cain and Abel. Whether you’re familiar with their saga or discovering it for the first time, this video promises a deep, emotional journey through one of the Bible’s most profound narratives. Continue reading

8/11/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Staple Singers – I’ll Take You There (Live)

The Staple Singers were a gospel, soul, and R&B family singing group and one of the first early crossover groups. Roebuck “Pops” Staples the patriarch of the family, formed the group with his children Cleotha, Pervis, and Mavis. Yvonne replaced her brother when he was drafted into the U.S. Army, and again in 1970. Continue reading