Hélène Goussebayle is a French Christian worship author, composer, and performer. She has been writing songs since the age of 17 and blends worship singing with Celtic and Hebraic sounds. She has released several albums, including "Louanges celtiques" and "Trinité," and leads worship at ecumenical Christian gatherings.
Hélène Goussebayle wrote her first song at 17. For her, singing is one of the most natural ways to be with God, to speak to him but also to listen to him: a definition that runs through her whole body of work, made of prayer set to music rather than performance. Since then, she has worked as an author, composer, singer, and artistic director on her own albums and on other projects.
Her world blends Christian worship with Celtic and Hebraic sounds, with a strong taste for singing in Hebrew and a particular attachment to Israel, where she has accompanied several groups. For years, she has led worship at ecumenical Christian gatherings, taken part in conferences for women, and given concerts with other musicians, including Ensemble Esher.
- Origin
- France
- Style
- Worship, Celtic and Hebraic sounds
- Active since
- Writing songs since age 17
- Good to know
- Also hosts a podcast, Loire en Gloire, with Cyril Faure
How did Hélène Goussebayle get started?
It all starts with a first song written at 17. Hélène Goussebayle describes singing as one of the most natural ways to be with God, to speak to him and to listen to him: a spiritual doorway before it is an artistic project.
She went on to build a body of work as an author, composer, and artistic director, both solo and in collaboration, while leading worship at ecumenical Christian gatherings and conferences for women.
What makes Hélène Goussebayle distinctive?
Few French-speaking worship artists embrace such a marked blend of Celtic and Hebraic sounds. Her attachment to Israel, where she has accompanied groups and cultivated singing in Hebrew, gives albums such as "Louanges celtiques" or "Si je t'oublie Jérusalem" a recognizable color, between the Jewish roots of the Christian faith and Celtic heritage.
Where should you start with Hélène Goussebayle?
Start with "Psaume 145 (144)," a meditative worship piece designed for personal prayer, then listen to "Emmanuel," taken from her series devoted to the Trinity, before finishing with "Notre Père de Saint Patrick," recorded with Ensemble Esher.
songs
Psaume 145 (144)
A meditative musical setting of Psalm 145, designed as a support for personal prayer rather than as a congregational song.
Emmanuel
A song taken from her series devoted to the Trinity, contemplating God's presence with us.
Notre Père de Saint Patrick
An ancient prayer attributed to the tradition of Saint Patrick, set to music with Ensemble Esher, between Celtic heritage and worship.
Discography
- Trinité, louanges celtiques n°2
- Si je t'oublie Jérusalem
- Louanges celtiques n°1
- Christ avec moi
- Je l'aime· musical setting of poems by Thérèse de Lisieux
- On ne t'appellera plus délaissée· first album, as author, composer, and producer
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Hélène Goussebayle?
Hélène Goussebayle is a French Christian worship author, composer, and performer who has been writing songs since the age of 17. She blends worship singing with Celtic and Hebraic sounds, and leads worship at ecumenical Christian gatherings.
What is Hélène Goussebayle's musical style?
Her style blends Christian worship, French chanson, and Celtic and Hebraic sounds. She readily sings in Hebrew and has built a Celtic worship repertoire, among others with Ensemble Esher.
Where can you listen to Hélène Goussebayle?
Her songs and podcasts are available on her official YouTube channel and on her website helenegoussebayle.com, which also features albums and sheet music.
Is Hélène Goussebayle a Christian artist?
Yes, her entire body of work is carried by the Christian faith: she describes singing as a way of speaking to God and listening to him, and leads worship at ecumenical gatherings.
Who does Hélène Goussebayle collaborate with?
She notably collaborates with Ensemble Esher, musician Kati Szabo, and Cyril Faure, with whom she hosts the podcast Loire en Gloire devoted to worship and Christian music.
Why does Hélène Goussebayle sing in Hebrew?
She cultivates a particular bond with Israel, where she has accompanied several groups, and sees singing in Hebrew as a way of reclaiming the Jewish roots of her faith.