Brian Blade - Mama Rosa

Family roots inspired and shaped 2023 album from singer-songwriter Brian Blade

The lyrical themes of home, memories and loved ones and how they shape us are reflected in Brian Blade naming this album after his grandmother, who's the subject of the album's opening song "After the Revival." Sung from the perspective of his mother, Dorothy Blade, expecting the birth of her first son, Brian's older brother, Brady, Jr., "After the Revival" also alludes to Blade's early years at the Zion Baptist Church in Shreveport, Louisiana where his father is pastor and where Brian first started singing and playing the drums.

Blade has been writing and recording material with words for as long as he's been making music. In fact, Mama Rosa grew naturally from the 4-track home demos that he's recorded over the years and several of the original performances from those tapes can be heard on this album. Initially, Blade felt that these songs would never be heard by anyone else, but after encouragement from long time friend, Daniel Lanois, these home recordings became the cornerstones for the album. There is an initial spark close to the moment of inspiration and that intimate vibe is felt throughout Mama Rosa.

After The Revival

Mercy Angel

At The Centerline

Brother

Get There

Second Home

You'll Always Be My Baby

Nature's Law

Struggling With That

All That Was Yesterday

Her Song

All Gospel Radio

Psalm 100

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