5/31/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: It’s Not Over- Israel And New Breed featuring Yolanda Adams

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Israel & New Breed featuring Yolanda Adams sings “It’s Not Over (When God Is in It)” from the album “Jesus At the Center” at Lakewood Church in Houston, TX. (2012) Continue reading

5/24/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: Kim Burrell

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Kimberly Burrell calls her musical style jazz gospel. Though she is comparatively new to the gospel music industry, having only performed since 1989, she has quickly become one of the most influential voices in the genre, often called “this generation’s Ella Fitzgerald.” In 2010, she founded The Love & Liberty Fellowship Pentecostal Overcoming Holy Church, where she serves as Senior Eldress/Overseer-Bishop. Continue reading

5/8/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: Same God – A Preview From Richard Smallwood’s New Project Anthology

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Anthology the new project by Richard Smallwood and Vision will arrive in stores on June 30, 2015. Anthology is the follow-up to 2011′s Promises. O&A NYC Magazine is proud to share with you the lead single Same God. Continue reading

5/10/15 O&A Gospel Sunday- Happy Mother’s Day: I Remember Mama- Shirley Caesar

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Shirley Ann Caesar-Williams, known professionally as Shirley Caesar is known as   First Lady of Gospel Music. The singer, songwriter and recording artist career has spanned over six decades. Caesar is a multi-award winning artist, with eleven Grammy Awards and seven Dove Awards to her credit. 

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5/3/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: The Clark Sisters

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The Clark Sisters, Jacky Clark Chisholm, Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark-Terrell, Dorinda Clark-Cole, and Karen Clark Sheard are a gospel vocal group. The sisters are the daughters of legendary gospel musician and choral director Dr. Mattie Moss Clark. They are credited for helping to bring gospel music to the mainstream and are considered as pioneers of contemporary gospel. Continue reading

4/26/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: Reverend “FC” Barnes and Company

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Bishop Faircloth “FC” Barnes answered his call to the ministry in 1955. He went on to found the Red Budd Holy Church in 1959, and later lead the flock at the St. Paul Holy Church in Maple Hill, NC were he served as pastor until his death in 2011. A beloved pastor, but it was his music that catapulted him to national prominence.  Continue reading

4/19/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: Fred Hammond- I Will Trust

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I Will Trust is the twelfth solo album from Contemporary Gospel singer Fred Hammond. The album was released on November 17, 2014 through RCA Records. I Will Trust sees Fred Hammond freshly inspired after he underwent double knee replacement. Feelings of gratefulness and unswerving trust fill the album, which is jubilant—often to a full-tilt extent—even at its most reflective.  Continue reading

4/12/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: Donald Lawrence & Lalah Hathaway – 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 Lawrence a total of 7 Stellar Award nominations, and 6 wins. Continue reading

3/31/15 O&A DIVA ALERT: Say Yes- Michelle Williams featuring Beyonce & Kelly At The 2015 Stellar Awards

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It took an act of God to bring Destiny’s Child back together again. The three women made a surprise appearance during the gospel-centric Stellar Awards at Las Vegas’ Orleans Arena on Saturday night. Beyonce and Kelly Rowland came out to sing with their multiple, Stellar Award nominee sister Michelle Williams on the song Say Yes. The piece, which was up for three awards on Saturday, originally appeared on Williams’ religious album from 2014 Journey To Freedom. Continue reading