Doors at 7:00 | Show at 8:00
All ages are welcome.
Free parking is available in the lot across the street.
BLACK OPRY
Black Opry is a home for Black artists and Black fans of country, blues, folk, and Americana music. Country music has been made by and loved by Black people since it’s conception. For just as long, we have been overlooked and disregarded in the genre by fans and executives. Black Opry wants to change that. We invite you to discover, support and enjoy the Black artists that make magic in this space. One of the most valuable aspects of country music is its versatility and diversity in sound. Country, blues, folk, and Americana music often overlap or weave together- these artists explore all of those sounds and intersections. The Black Opry Revue showcases the diversity in sound and stories that Black artists offer to these genres.
ARIETTA WARD
NW vocal powerhouse Arietta Ward's mission is to spread music, joy, and happiness to the masses though song.
Her diverse musical background and vocal versatility has allowed her to perform as a bandleader & in various configurations with artists such as Esperanza Spalding, the late West African Master Drummer Obo Addy, the late Linda Hornbuckle, Curtis Salgado, Lloyd Jones, Nigel Hall, Jarrod Lawson, Tony Ozier and Tyrone Hendrix while starting out with her mother, famed NW legendary pianist the late Janice Marie Scroggins.
"All of the music, all the songs... these are my stories. They’re stories that need to be told, and I am here to tell them.”
Arietta doesn’t define herself by any genre. Some call her Neo-Soul/Blues, others Funk or R&B. Arietta is more focused on content, context & the responsibility that every artist holds.
“Be mindful of the intention while delivering your messages. When you open your mouth – always hold that (intent) in the highest vibration possible. Artists are healers, music is healing. Music is sacred.”
Her internationally acclaimed debut album, “Arietta”, captures her live performance persona as well as her studio self.
With high energy, humor and passion, the unique sound experience of Arietta Ward will surely have you wanting more.
For more information and booking, please visit her website: www.mzettasworld.com
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