When Sunday Comes performed by Daryl Coley was featured on Donald Lawrence‘s 1995 gospel narrative album Bible Stories (1995). Continue reading
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3/4/18 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Mary Lou’s Mass-Excerpt Featuring The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey’s collaboration with jazz pianist and composer Mary Lou Williams, two artists who shared roots and memories in the southern church, is a deeply spirited theatrical experience.
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2/18/18 O&A NYC SUNDAY GOSPEL: Mahalia Jackson- Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Precious Lord, Take My Hand was Martin Luther King Jr.’s favorite song, and he often invited gospel singer Mahalia Jackson to sing it at civil rights rallies to inspire crowds; at his request she sang it at his funeral in April 1968. Continue reading
2/18/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Eddie Griffen – Bible The “Negro” Version
There are many versions of the Bible. The King James, Gideon and now Eddie Griffen shares the Negro Version Bible. Continue reading
2/11/18 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Total Praise – Richard Smallwood
Richard Smallwood wrote Total Praise during a dark time in his life. He was a caretaker for two people, one with Alzheimers and one with cancer. He originally sat down to write a “Woe is me” song , but this kept coming out instead. It’s what he called “Valley praise”. Continue reading
12/31/17 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Revelations- Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey’s masterwork Revelations (1960), one of the most recognizable modern dance works, remains a powerful testament to the human spirit. This cast includes April Berry, Kevin Brown, Ralph Glenmore Deborah Manning, Renee Robinson and Marilyn Banks. Continue reading
12/28/17 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Patti Labelle – Oh Holy Night
The one and only Patti Labelle sings Oh Holy Night. Continue reading
11/5/17 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Mrs. Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian- Save the Hole in Front for Marriage!
Hark! When it comes to sex, Mrs. Betty Bowers does the most disgusting thing to Republicans: She talks about it! Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian and host of The No Sin Zone, answers the calls of curious sinners everywhere who seek her tart, sage advice. Continue reading
11/5/17 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Travis Greene – You Waited
Travis Greene’s new single You Waited from his 2017 album Crossover: Live From Music City. Continue reading
10/29/17 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: The DOs and DON’Ts of PRAYER
America’s Best Christian, Mrs. Betty Bowers, provides tips to maximize your payoff when pestering invisible people for all the stuff you’re either too lazy or cheap to get for yourself! This video is an undated, rewritten, reshot and reedited version of Betty’s video on prayer five years ago. Continue reading
