Igreja Batista Renovada Shekinah

Igreja Batista Renovada Shekinah formed in Rio de Janeiro in 1987, led by Pastor Abner Ferreira. They started as a church band aiming to spread gospel music, working through early financial limitations while building a local following. Their debut album 'Louvor & Adoração' established their approach to blending traditional hymns with contemporary arrangements.

Their music includes songs like 'Sua presença é real' and 'Dia de Libertação' that became staples in Brazilian worship settings. Albums like 'Santo é o Senhor' from 1994 and 'Espírito Santo' from 2002 continued their pattern of creating music for church services and personal devotion. The core lineup has typically included Ferreira on vocals along with musicians like Rogério Vieira on drums and Rômulo Vieira on keyboards.

In 2016, the band faced public discussion about musical borrowing when they were accused of using another artist's melody without permission. This brought attention to questions about creative practices within gospel music circles. Through various phases, their recordings have maintained a focus on worship themes heard in songs such as 'Jesus o amado da minha alma' and 'Meu Altar'.