By: SEO Mavens
This holiday season, Canadian evangelist and artist Shekinah Grace Moyes is celebrating the birth of Christ with a vibrant new anthem. Her latest release, “Christmas Nation of Joy,” is a collaborative track based on Psalm 97, designed to remind listeners that “Jesus is the reason for the season.”
With a background that spans opera, dance, and multilingual performance, Shekinah brings a unique cultural perspective to her music. Following the chart-topping success of her recent singles “Shine Like Heaven” and “Mercy Found Me,” she has now released the official music video for her Christmas single. We connected with Shekinah to discuss the inspiration behind the song, her collaborative process, and her mission to spread the Gospel across cultural boundaries.
Q: You’ve just released the music video for “Christmas Nation of Joy,” which is based on Psalm 97. What was it about this specific scripture that inspired you to turn it into a holiday anthem?
Shekinah Grace Moyes: I was inspired by Psalms 96-98 for Christmas, but I decided to focus on Psalm 97 specifically. It touched my soul with joy, peace, and God’s promise. Jesus is the reason for the season, and I wanted to capture that truth in this song.
Q: This track features a collaboration with several Angel Gospel Music artists, including Xavier Drysdale, Ryan, Daisy, Ebun, and Yelunde. How did working with this diverse group of voices help you capture the “collective spirit of worship” you were aiming for?
Shekinah Grace Moyes: It was an incredible experience working with such a multicultural group! Each artist brought different talents, perspectives, and cultural influences that made the song much richer and more inclusive. For example, Xavier actually changed some of my original lyrics to better fit a rapping style right there in the recording studio. Ryan volunteered to record three different vocal styles even though he’s our chief engineer. Their dedication, and commitment really warmed my heart. I’m so grateful God sent so many Christian brothers and sisters to join us in creating this song. I hope it brings everyone together during this holiday season!
Q: The video is so much fun! Tell us a little about it.
Shekinah Grace Moyes: Our team is incredibly diverse. Ebun and Yelunde are from Nigeria, Daisy is from the Philippines, they’re all worship leaders in their churches. Xavier is the son of a Jamaican pastor, and Ryan is a local Canadian. Our video production team is also international, with crew members from Europe, Asia, Australia, the UK, Africa, and South America. We filmed across eight days in multiple locations throughout Greater Vancouver. Three churches, one filming studio, two recording studios, and the historic 1881 Heritage District in Chilliwack, BC. We’re so glad we were able to complete it in time for the season!
Q: Your background is incredibly multicultural, performing in languages like Mandarin, French, and Japanese. How does this unique perspective influence the way you approach a song like “Christmas Nation of Joy,” which is meant to reach “every nation”?
Shekinah Grace Moyes: I was born and raised in Asia, and I’ve worked with people from different nations as both an entertainer and interpreter throughout my career. Now I’m living in a Western country. All of these cultural and work-related experiences have created a melting pot that influences my music. I wanted to write a joyful, inclusive song that makes everyone feel they belong and are loved during this holiday season. We intentionally tried to bring in Christians from as many different nations as possible. I believe this all-inclusive approach to songwriting and production makes our music more universal and welcoming.
Q: Your recent album Made to Shine has seen significant success on the DRT Global Top 100 charts with hits like “Shine Like Heaven.” How does “Christmas Nation of Joy” fit into the broader message of faith and inspiration you are sharing with this album?
Shekinah Grace Moyes: Christmas is one of the most important seasons for Christians around the world, our all-nations approach takes our album to a higher level. It’s not just a holiday song, it’s a song with a universal message that can inspire many people to come to God during this season.
Q: As the founder of Angel Gospel Music and host of Grace Cafe TV & Radio, you have a large platform. What is the core message you hope viewers and listeners take away from this new music video during the Christmas season?
Shekinah Grace Moyes: Jesus is the reason for the season. When we deliver this message we’re telling the world that we are all loved by our Lord. We celebrate this season because of His birth, and every nation should celebrate it with joy, peace, and happiness through Jesus Christ.
To watch the video, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0yZwuF0nTc
For more information, visit: https://www.shekinahgracemoyes.org/
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