The annual tradition of celebrating Black history and culture continues with the 2022 One New Mexico Gospel Concert.
In 1960, Martin Luther King Jr. said, “It is one of the tragedies of our nation, one of the shameful tragedies, that eleven o’ clock on Sunday morning is one of the most segregated hours, if not the most segregated hour, in Christian America.” The New Mexico Black Leadership Council answers this call with the One New Mexico Gospel Concert.
The 6th annual One New Mexico Gospel Concert brings together people of all colors and faiths to enjoy music guaranteed to raise the spirit. Join us Sunday, May 15, 2022, 3:00 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque for an amazing lineup of New Mexico gospel singers and musicians. The concert features special guests from Las Vegas, NV, world-class New Mexico female vocalists, and the One New Mexico Gospel Interfaith Choir led by Dr. Stevie DeJuan Springer.
If you missed the concert, you can view it on our YouTube channel:
The One New Mexico Gospel Concert Lineup
Toni Morgan – Featured Soloist, New Mexico
Toni Morgan has sung with many talented artists around the world, including the Empress of Soul Gladys Knight, Anthony Hamilton, Sandra Crouch, and Darryl Coley. She recently released her very first single, “Jesus Help Me.” Like so many other gospel singers, her mother had her belting in church at an early age. In 2013, Toni moved to New Mexico from Fort Collins, Colorado. She loves the Lord and continues to share her gift with those who enjoy the sounds of music.
Toni Morgan performing “Summertime”
Pat Brown – Featured Soloist, New Mexico
Pat Brown is a gifted songstress who has performed throughout the United States. She is a member of the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Albuquerque and is a wife and mother of two. In 1993, Pat was part of the choir that sang “The City on the Hill” as the inaugural anthem for President Bill Clinton’s inauguration. She’s shared the stage with Grammy Award-winning artists Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, Judy Collins, and Michael Bolton. She’s performed numerous times at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Pat’s vocal abilities landed her the lead role of Effie White in the local production of the hit musical Dreamgirls, performed at the African American Performing Arts Center. She has also sung at the New Mexico State Fair, the Gildan New Mexico Bowl, and the Albuquerque Isotopes’ home games.
Aleena Sedillo – Featured Soloist, New Mexico
Aleena Sedillo has been singing on stage and in church for 16 years. She serves on the Legacy Church worship team with her husband. Aleena was the winner of the first annual Omega Psi Phi Fraternity talent competition and went on to win third place when she competed regionally.
Aretha Harden – Special Guest, Soloist, Las Vegas, Nevada
Aretha Harden started her gospel career at six years old at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church when no one else volunteered to lead a song. She began touring with the gospel group Futrell, opening for the likes of Yolanda Adams and Commissioned. Later, she opened concerts for Brian Duncan, Darryl Coley, and the DynamicTwins. Born in 1971 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Aretha has had the pleasure of opening several shows back in her hometown at Mandalay Bay’s House of Blues Gospel Brunch.
Aretha Hardin performs “I Love You Lord”
Joseph C. Pigee – Special Guest, Musical Director, Keyboards
Joseph C. Pigee began his musical journey in Grenada, Mississippi at the age of four, when he began playing drums. By the age of 13 he had taken up the keyboard. He strengthened his musical training as the church musician for his father’s churches in Mississippi. He is a well-regarded pianist, organist, keyboardist, director, producer, and writer. He has played with renowned gospel artists such as Dorinda Clark-Cole, Kim Burrell, and Marvin Sapp.
Dr. Stevie DeJuan Springer & the One New Mexico Gospel Concert Band
Choral Director Dr. Stevie DeJuan Springer is a native of New York City by way of Texas and now resides in New Mexico. He is president/CEO of a nonprofit scholarship program and former chef/owner of Chez Axel French restaurant. Dr. Springer earned a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from Huston-Tillotson University, a Masters in Music from the University of New Mexico, a PhD in Business, and Medical PhD in science from the University of the Southwest with a focus in chronic pain and occupational therapy. He currently hosts “Wise and Well with Dr. Stevie DeJuan Springer” on KRQE/Fox’s New Mexico Living. Dr. Springer has served as an educator in New Mexico since 2000. He continues to serve his Albuquerque community by creating opportunities for youth and adults to expose their musical talent. He has a private music academy, teaching voice and piano to learners of all levels. Dr. Springer is a music professor at the University of New Mexico and former APS music educator and has adjudicated many festivals and competitions around the state and the nation. He’s taught in New York at the Harlem School of Music, has appeared on Broadway, and performed at Carnegie Hall.
One New Mexico Gospel Concert Band
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| Stephen Williams Guitar | Charles Reinke Piano | Lemuel D. Williams Drums | Artha Meadors Bass |
“Gospel is a universal language and Black music is how African Americans got through the most difficult times in our history. It’s what brought us over trial and tribulation, and it’s how we give thanks in all things.”
— Cathryn McGill, Founder/Director, NMBLC
Register to Attend the FREE One New Mexico Gospel Concert
The One New Mexico Gospel Concert is free! All you need to do is register and then show up.
- One New Mexico Gospel Concert
- Sunday, May 15th, 2022
- Doors open: 2:30 PM
- Concert: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
- First Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque 87114
Space is limited, so register now: https://www.cognitoforms.com/NewMexicoBlackLeadershipCouncil/_2022onenewmexicogospelconcert
