VARDA ARTS

Varda Arts?

Yes, this unequalled music-performers of Tanzania in essense represent the bond of brothers as artistes united in arts. 'Varda' is their family surname and 'Arts' as they believe is a 'gift' from God which combines music, singing, writing, acting, filming, poetry, photography..etc.

After their musical debut, Varda Arts published a pictorial book, by name, Dr. Yes, which showed their creativity in the field of writing and photography. Then gradually expanded their artistic horizons producing Swahili movies. And then producing Swahili plays and documentaries for television, and as the radio-presenters too.

Varda Arts are the pioneers in Tanzania to sing Indo-Tanzanian version of poetry blended with traditional Indian charm in Swahili, the National language of Tanzania. Their authentic songs like, 'Maridadi Sana', 'Tazama Tanzania', 'Mwalimu Nyerere', and 'Watoto', are anthems in Tanzanian music world. Varda Arts are also the pioneers in producing the first ever Swahili movie named, 'Maridadi'.

Varda Arts still continue to be one of the Tanzania's most famous Indian music group whose staying power is nothing sort of phenomenon having been around for so long winning accolades. The group has come a long way through determination and hard-work as it should be remembered that during that era, the musicians struggled a lot as artistic works by the artists was not valued and recognized as work. At the same time, the country was in such a critical stage in its development when even a string of guitar was not available in the country.

Historical developments and aesthetic issues during their life and times presented seriously and lovingly brings together all strands to trace a complete profile of the distinctly Varda Arts phenomenon that continue to cross all kinds of boundaries as artistically explored and craftily modified numerous artistic resources by Varda Arts. Today, the name Varda Arts is a victory song in the country. Varda Arts are the living legends and this blog takes you through the musical journey of Varda brothers through a unique compilation of historical facts and their artistic works.