This album represents both a new direction and a coming home to my own musical roots in traditional folk songs. I feel sure that these powerful songs helped my ancestors make sense of the sorrows and joys of life. Rarely comfortable, yet strangely comforting, their haunting melodies have captivated me since childhood. Listening to their ghostly whispers has enhanced my own understanding of love, loss, death and transformation. Bringing them into my urban London life has been a wonderful experiment which has demonstrated just how relevant their messages still are. Being a musical magpie, I’ve added an assortment of poetry, Shakespearean verse, chants, mantras, electroblips and soundbits to the mix.
Here’s a preview of the opening track, Molly Bawn - a powerful tale of love, loss and forgiveness.
As some of the songs are inspired by water and my experiences of working with Sing for Water, I am releasing the album in celebration of World Water Day and the proceeds from the door fee (£5) will be given to WaterAid.
It costs only £15 to give one person access to clean water for life in the world’s poorest communities, so by joining the Launch Party - either in person or virtually - you will be making a difference to our global family.
You can book your place in advance/ join the Virtual Party by making a donation of £5 or more on my JustGiving Page - all payments go direct to WaterAid.
** Plus - EXTRA BONUS - Any Donations of £15 or more will receive a free copy of Shiva’s Rain ** As recently reviewed in this month’s Prediction Magazine:
Her vocal chords, which spiral around sacred mantras that she’s plucked from all corners of the East, could charm the most petulant of snakes. - Gemma Birss
I look forward to welcoming you at InSpiral Lounge at 8pm on March 21st - RSVP.
With love and gratitude
Katie Rose
Thursday 21st March, 8-10pm
InSpiral Lounge
£5 cover charge to WaterAid in celebration of World Water Day.
Book your place in advance/ join the Virtual Party by making a donation of £5 or more on my JustGiving Page - all payments go direct to WaterAid
Other Forthcoming Events
Love Configuration - A Golden Heart Event
Saturday 23rd February, 10.30-5.30pm
A Creative Day for Playful Loving Spirits Featuring
Sound Adventures with Katie Rose
Moving Energy with Sally Francis
Thames Ditton, £60/ £50
The Garden of Roses - Heart Healing
An evening of love soaked sounds
Featuring Andy Cooney, Illumina & Global Love Letters
InSpiral Lounge
7.30-10.30pm, Free
Forest Hill Singing Group
Super Easy Singing
Feb 27th, 7.30-9.30pm, £15
