David Arden

David Arden is an Australian singer-songwriter and Aboriginal activist.

Career Arden is a Kokatha and a Gunditjmara songman.

He has performed with Archie Roach, Ruby Hunter, Tiddas, Bart Willoughby, and Mixed Relations, and with members of Shane Howard, Paul Kelly, Not Drowning Waving, and Hunters and Collectors.

He was a founding member and co-musical director of The Black Arm Band.

Awards and nominations Music Victoria Awards The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006. Music Victoria Awards of 2016 Dave Arden Best Indigenous Act

Discography

Albums + List of albums, with selected details Title Details John Pat Released: 1987 Format: Tape. Label: Rock Against Racism & Koori Youth Band Rainbow Man Released: 1996 Format: Tape. Label: David Arden & Altogether Kookatha / Gunditjmara Clan Released: 2008 Format: CD, Digital Label: Goanna Arts (GADA0108) Close My Eyes Released: July 2016 Format: CD, Digital Label: David Arden Red Dessert Man Released: March 2020 Format: CD, Digital Label: Headstone Records MEERTA - The Ballad of James Arden Released: July 2023 Format: CD & Vinl, Digital Label: David Arden