Welcome to the official Ardijah website. 

Ardijah (The Music Group) was formed in Aotearoa New Zealand back in 1979. The name Ardijah was made up from two people’s names. The 1st name being ‘Ardi’, the partner of the band’s 1st lead male vocalist James.  The 2nd name James, was shortened to ‘Jaa’ which was later changed to ‘Jah’. Both names put together made ‘Ardi-Jah’ “Ardijah”. After years of carrying the name, the band was given the meaning of the name by a total stranger while at L.A.X. when visited Los Angeles U.S.A. back in 2006. Written in the ’sanskrit’ language (one of the oldest written languages) the meaning of ‘Ardijah’ is ‘Enlightenment’ & ‘Female singer”. “Go figure”?!!!!

‘Word to da Mutha’ (2004) 01-word-to-da-mutha