10/25/15 O&A NYC Gospel Sunday: James Cleveland

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The Reverend Dr. James Edward Cleveland was a gospel singer, musician, and composer. Known as the King of Gospel music, Cleveland was a driving force behind the creation of the modern gospel sound by incorporating traditional black gospel, modern, soul, pop and jazz in arrangements for mass choirs. Throughout his career, Cleveland appeared on hundreds of recordings, won 4 Grammy Awards, and received a star along the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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10/18/15 O&A NYC Gospel Sunday: The Life of Andraé Crouch

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Andraé Crouch died on Thursday, January 8, 2015 after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack. The Grammy-winning gospel singer, songwriter and choir director graced songs by Michael Jackson and Madonna and movies such as The Lion King. O&A NYC takes a look at the diverse career of this prolific artist.

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10/11/15 O&A NYC Gospel Sunday (Repost): Oh Happy Day- Edwin Hawkins Singers

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Oh Happy Day is a 1967 gospel music arrangement of an 18th-century hymn. Recorded by the Edwin Hawkins Singers, it became an international hit in 1969. Hawkins’ arrangement quickly became a “standard” and has been recorded by hundreds of artists. It was included on the RIAA Songs of the Century list and won Hawkins a Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance in 1970.  Continue reading

10/11/15 O&A NYC Gospel Sunday: The Edwin Hawkins Singers- Happy Day (In Concert)

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Oh Happy Day is a 1967 gospel music arrangement of an 18th-century hymn. Recorded by the Edwin Hawkins Singers, it became an international hit in 1969. Hawkins’ arrangement quickly became a “standard” and has been recorded by hundreds of artists. It was included on the RIAA Songs of the Century list and won Hawkins a Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance in 1970.  Continue reading

10/4/15 O&A NYC Gospel Sunday: The Caravans – Mary Don’t You Weep featuring Inez Andrews

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The Caravans was started in 1947 by Robert Anderson. The group reached its peak popularity during the 1950s and 1960s, launching the careers of a number of artists, including: Albertina Walker, Delores Washington, Inez Andrews, Shirley Caesar, Reverend James Cleveland, Dorothy Norwood, Bessie Griffin, Josephine Howard, and Loleatta Holloway. For many years The Caravans was successful under the leadership of Albertina Walker, who proved to be formidable director and manager. The group based in Chicago toured the segregate south with elegance and élan, they also made frequent TV appearances during this time on shows such as TV’s Gospel Time and Jubilee Showcase. Continue reading

9/27/15 O&A NYC Gospel Sunday (Repost) : Lalah Hathaway – Donald Lawrence’s Don’t Forget to Remember

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Jazz notables Ramsey Lewis and Lalah Hathaway were on hand for a remake of the Bible Stories classic Don’t Forget To Remember. The effort earned Donald Lawrence a total of 7 Stellar Award nominations, and 6 wins. Continue reading

9/20/15 O&A NYC Gospel Sunday: Regina Belle- God Is Good

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Regina Belle started her career in the mid-1980s. She received a Grammy Award for A Whole New World her duet with Peabo Bryson for the Disney’s 1992 animated feature film Aladdin. Belle released her debut gospel album Love Forever Shines on May 13, 2008 via Pendulum Records. The 14-track collection features guests Melvin Williams (of the Williams Brothers) and Shirley Murdock. Continue reading

9/6/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: Grateful – Hezekiah Walker

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Bishop Hezekiah Walker is a popular gospel music artist and pastor of prominent Brooklyn New York megachurch, Love Fellowship Tabernacle. His choir, Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir has won Grammy Awards for Best Gospel Album By Choir Or Chorus twice: once for Live in Atlanta at Morehouse College (1994), and once for Love Is Live! (2001).  Continue reading

8/30/15 O&A NYC Gospel Sunday: Charles Jenkins AWESOME REMIX ft. Jessica Reedy, Isaac Carree, Da’ T.R.U.T.H. & @CantonJones

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Charles Jenkins and Canton Jones team up to do a REMIX to the chart topping song AWESOME! Jessica Reedy, Isaac Carree, and Da Truth joins them as Gospel meets Hip Hop and R&B! Continue reading