Yeshua is a Christian worship group founded in 2007 in Saint-Joseph, on Réunion Island, by pastor and songwriter Jean-Pierre Grondin. Its name, meaning Jesus in Hebrew, sums up its mission: to sing praises to Christ. The group has released several albums between 2012 and 2015 and regularly performs public concerts on the island.
Yeshua was born in 2007 in Saint-Joseph, on Réunion Island, led by pastor Jean-Pierre Grondin, author, composer and lead singer of the group. He is joined by Gabrielle and Jenylee, who provide the backing vocals. The group's name, meaning "Jesus" in Hebrew, sets the tone for a project fully turned toward adoration: the songs are drawn from Scripture and the music is meant to be inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Over nearly twenty years, Yeshua has released several albums, including "Dieu de Majesté" (2012), "En ta présence" and "Tu es là" (2013), then "J'ai rencontré Dieu" (2015). The group has also performed beyond Réunion Island, taking part in gatherings in the Indian Ocean region and in Europe, while continuing to give free public concerts on the island, such as the one held in Saint-Leu in front of about 500 people in 2017.
- Origin
- Saint-Joseph, Réunion Island (France)
- Style
- Worship and adoration
- Active since
- 2007
- Good to know
- founded by pastor Jean-Pierre Grondin, with Gabrielle and Jenylee on backing vocals
How did Yeshua get started?
The group was born in 2007 in Saint-Joseph, on Réunion Island, at the initiative of pastor Jean-Pierre Grondin, who became its author, composer and lead singer. Gabrielle and Jenylee joined him to provide the backing vocals.
From the start, the approach was clear: draw the lyrics of the songs directly from Scripture and compose music the group presents as inspired by the Holy Spirit, in the service of prayer, worship and thanksgiving.
What makes Yeshua distinctive?
The group's name, meaning "Jesus" in Hebrew, sums up its whole project: bringing everything back to Christ. Born and rooted on Réunion Island, Yeshua has gradually moved beyond the island's borders to take part in gatherings in the Indian Ocean region and in Europe, while continuing to give free public concerts in its home territory, like the one that drew about 500 people in Saint-Leu in 2017.
Where should you start with Yeshua?
Start with "La joie du cœur," taken from the album "Dieu de Majesté" (2012), then listen to "C'est l'amour qui me plaît," from "Tu es là" (2013). Finish with "Qu'il est bon Jésus de t'aimer," from the album "J'ai rencontré Dieu" (2015), before exploring the rest of the group's discography.
songs
La joie du cœur
a song from the album "Dieu de Majesté" (2012), which grounds the believer's joy in the presence of God.
C'est l'amour qui me plaît
taken from the album "Tu es là" (2013), a song centered on God's love as the heart's answer.
Qu'il est bon Jésus de t'aimer
a worship song from the album "J'ai rencontré Dieu" (2015).
Discography
- 2015J'ai rencontré Dieu
- 2013Tu es là
- 2013En ta présence
- 2012Dieu de Majesté
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Yeshua?
Yeshua is a Christian worship group founded in 2007 in Saint-Joseph, on Réunion Island, by pastor Jean-Pierre Grondin, author, composer and lead singer, joined by Gabrielle and Jenylee on backing vocals.
What does the name Yeshua mean?
Yeshua means "Jesus" in Hebrew. The group chose this name to affirm that all its music is turned toward Christ and drawn from Scripture.
What is Yeshua's best-known song?
"La joie du cœur," from the album "Dieu de Majesté" (2012), remains one of the songs most closely identified with the group, along with "C'est l'amour qui me plaît" from the album "Tu es là."
Where can you listen to Yeshua?
Yeshua's songs are available on its official YouTube channel, on TopChrétien, and on the group's website, yeshua-reunion.com.
Is Yeshua a Christian group?
Yes. Yeshua is a worship and adoration group founded by a pastor, whose songs are drawn from Scripture and designed for prayer, worship and thanksgiving.
Where does the group Yeshua perform in concert?
The group regularly gives free public concerts on Réunion Island, and has also taken part in Christian gatherings in the Indian Ocean region and in Europe.