With lyrics by Germaine Shames, "Lady in White" is part of a double single which also features "The Next Life". Now on all digital platforms.

Lady In White

The double single containing "The Next Life" and "Lady In White" is out now on all digital platforms.

With lyrics by Britt Lee Warner, "The Next Life" is dedicated to animals threatened with extinction and the vulnerable natural world we call our home. ‘The Next Life’ is being released now to coincide with Earth Day 2022. With music composed by Aria himself, a haunting lyric by the prolific LA artist B. Warner, and collaborations from an assortment of talented international musicians and vocalists, The Next Life gives a voice to the voiceless. Let us not forget the creatures we share this planet with, and may they live on, not despite us, but in harmony with us.

The Next Life

In online stores March 31st.
Label: Assieme Edizioni since 1982 (catalogue administered by Warner)

“Where Will it End” is a hymn dedicated to the victims and their families of the Garissa University College attack of April 2, 2015, in which 148 people were killed and 79 were injured.
We believe that we must all feel united with them, and to remember those who were so young and full of aspirations, killed not indiscriminately, but merely for their religion.
We made two version of Where Will it End. This one was sung by two African reggae artists: South African native, Thuthukani Cele, former keyboard player for Lucky Dube, and Congolese artist, Mermans Mosengo, member of the international group Playing for Change. Together they provided lead vocals over English and Zulu harmonies sung by the Wits University choir of Johannesburg, which specializes in Ethnic African music.
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Music by Mariano Schiavolini
Lyrics by Nicolette Turner
Video directed by Loraa White

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob20c2ZzY5U

Where Will it End

In online stores March 31st.
Label: Assieme Edizioni since 1982 (catalogue administered by Warner)

“Because You Are There” is an ensemble piece with a total of six South African singers and the Soweto Gospel Choir. A classic spiritual, it has a repeating refrain, and a steady crescendo of various musical elements. Beginning with a simple lead vocal, it grows to include influences of Dixieland jazz and a triumphant chorus.
The lyrics tell a poignant story of different people suffering the hardships of poverty, yet who manage to hold on to their smiles, hope and joy for life because of the everlasting presence of God. Despite being destitute, they remain rich in their hearts.

The singers:
The first lead is Faith Kekana, a rare contralto and past collaborator of Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela.
Then we have Mandisa Dlanga, who of late collaborates with Johnny Clegg.
Bo Denim, lead singer of the well-known group, Denim.
Denise Mothiba, a young and talented up and coming singer.
Tracey-lee Oliver, a powerful singer, who has appeared on South Africa’s “Voice” television program.
Edith Mudau Masakona, who has traveled the world singing in the musical, The Lion King.
Together with the epic chorus of Soweto, they provide a moving chant that we dedicate to the countless souls of today and times past who struggled with poverty yet persevered.
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Music by Mariano Schiavolini
Lyrics by Nicolette Turner
Video directed by Loraa White

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1Fl1esvKJs

Because You Are There

In online stores March 31st.
Label: Assieme Edizioni since 1982 (catalogue administered by Warner)

“Where Will it End” is a hymn dedicated to the victims and their families of the Garissa University College attack of April 2, 2015, in which 148 people were killed and 79 were injured.
We believe that we must all feel united with them, and to remember those who were so young and full of aspirations, killed not indiscriminately, but merely for their religion.
We made two version of Where Will it End. This one was sung by Clayton Bryant of NYC and the Soweto Gospel Choir of South Africa.
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Music by Mariano Schiavolini
Lyrics by Nicolette Turner
Video directed by Loraa White

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ob20c2ZzY5U

Till the End of Time

Aria is the nom d’art of Mariano Schiavolini. The concept and pseudonym were born as a homage to the elements of nature that inspire us to live and create in harmony with our surroundings. Once one has lost touch with nature he is no longer himself. This connection, this bond, is what drives Aria to create masterpieces that often draw a profound inspiration from the natural world.

Of course, this calling is the result of a long musical journey; Aria’s beginnings were much more down to earth. As a key figure in the Italian progressive rock scene, and founding member of the celebrated Celeste (a.k.a. The King Crimson of Italy), Aria honed his craft in the most experimental of genres, while also collaborating with countless artists and producers of his day: Kit Woolven, Nick Griffiths, Pete Hinton, Guy Bidmead, Daniel Boone, Simon Fraser, Dennis Herman, and Will Reid Dick, to name a few.

More recent collaborations resulted as a result of a recent trip to South Africa, where Aria had the pleasure to record with members of the late Makeba’s band, Thuthukani Cele (of Lucky Dube fame) and the world-renowned Soweto Gospel Choir. 

In recent years Aria has returned to the fold, turning the music industry on its head with “contaminated” music. With profound lyrical subject matter like the plight of war-time refugees, the devastation of the environment and the tragic disappearance of our planet’s wildlife, he fuses important themes with a melange of musical elements, such as progressive rock, soul, and even full, live orchestras.

In 2016 several grand ensemble pieces were recorded and produced with the world-renowned Soweto Gospel Choir. In an industry saturated with overly-commercialized pop, singers from around the world have lined up to sing Aria’s songs for the substance and prestige they offer.

It brings us great joy to see so many artists who share a passion for the sometimes forgotten, yet so very important things in this world. It brings us even greater joy to share this music with all of Arias fans, so that they can also be inspired.