Arietta, by Arietta Ward

Arietta

by Arietta Ward

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1.	Say Ahh 01:54	info	buy track
2.	My Reality 04:22	info	buy track
3.	Near & Dear Ones 03:49	info	buy track
4.	Thankful 'N' Thoughtful (LIVE) 08:14	info	buy track
5.	( The Truth Shall ) Set U Free 04:09	info	buy track
6.	In My Mind (Ettaisms) 07:41	info	buy track
7.	Quarantinople Interlude 01:22	info	buy track
8.	Sometimes (LIVE) 07:20	info	buy track
9.	Don't Ask Questions 06:18	info	buy track
10.	Transformation 04:21	info	buy track
11.	Don't Ask Questions (Reprise) 01:06	info	buy track

about

ARIETTA is a reflection of my musical world.
Recorded over a 6-year span, it tells the story of my evolution as an artist, woman, musician, bandleader and Unicorn.
Everything that comes along with this journey called life is a lesson.
Every song is a piece of the Etta Puzzle.
The only common thread of this project is Arietta. It’s something for everyone
For those that have shared the stage with me, that have witnessed my shenanigans as a patron or on a whim, showed up to a random place to see what it is that I have to give, it’s for you.
For the ones that said “Oh, but can she do this or that..”
This is for you
For my mentors, my Ancestors recent & from years past that never gave in to the status quo, no matter how hard it got.
I DO THIS FOR YOU
For everybody that pushed me to walk in my power, greatness & joy.
The ones that tried to ( and STILL try) sprinkle that salt & vinegar in my path not knowing that I will collect it, bless it and use it as fabulous condiments.
IT’S FOR Y’ALL!!
So sit back & relax and enjoy!

~Arietta

credits

released October 6, 2020

Say Ahh
My Reality*
Near & Dear Ones †
Thankful ‘N’ Thoughtful *
(The Truth Shall) Set U Free †††
In My Mind (Ettaisms)
Quarantinople Interlude
Sometimes**
Don’t Ask Questions††
Transformation
Don’t Ask Questions (Reprise)

Arietta Ward / Lead + Background Vocals

ETTA’S WORLD
Agyei Ptah Hotep Marshall, A.G. Donnaloia, Alex Milsted, Amy LeSage, Andre J. Zapata, Ben Jones, Ben Lee, Chris V. Turner, Damian Erskine, Dennis J. Dove, Jamani C. Ward-Lewis, James Shelton, Jeffery Sechs Gordon, Jimmy Russell, LaRhonda Steele, Michael Dominic Elson, Michael “BeatZilla” Whitmore, Michalangela, Mr. J.W. Friday, Nafisaria Mathews, Peter Knudsen,
Rose City Horns (Farnell Newton, Kyle Molitor), Sedell Jones, Shook Matthew, Steveland Swatkins, Tony Ozier, Torry Ward, Trent Baarspul, Tyrone Hendrix

Engineered & Mixed by Tony Ozier at the Dookie Lab, Portland, OR. unless otherwise listed
Mastered by Dana White, Specialized Mastering, Portland, OR

Executive Producers: Tony Ozier & Arietta Ward

Quarantinople Interlude arranged & produced by Arietta Ward; contains elements of “Sometimes” by Siedah Garrett & Jan Kincaid

*Additional vocal arrangement: Nafisaria Mathews & Michael Whitmore

⁺Recorded live at The Goodfoot 2019, Portland OR. Engineered by Alan Mekel; musical arrangement: Party City 2034

** Recorded live at Mississippi Studios 2018, Portland OR. Engineered by Ben Stoller; musical arrangement: Arietta Ward & Michael Elson; contains elements of “Sometimes” as remixed by J. Dilla a.k.a. James Yancey

†Music produced by Sedell Jones at SoundScience Laboratories, WA; additional live production by Tony Ozier at the Dookie Lab, Portland, OR

††Additional melodic arrangements: Chris V. Turner & Tyrone Hendrix

††† Additional horn arrangements: Farnell Newton & Kyle Molitor

Cover Art & Graphic Artistry: Flient Design

Photography: Adrian Adel

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about

Arietta Ward Portland, Oregon

Referred to as the "1st Daughter of Funk and R&B" as well as the “Rip City Soul Funk Diva”, Arietta Ward, aka "Mz. Etta" is a definitely a force to be recognized. Based in Portland, Oregon, Arietta is the daughter of NW Music Royalty, the late Janice Marie Scroggins.

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