About us
The NJArts Centre in London, harnesses the impact of the Arts to promote social cohesion through multicultural celebrations and unique educational activities.
London is a vibrant multicultural city, but many communities experience social apartheid. The artists in their midst possess the power to bring people together. NJArts is a meeting place, a centre where diverse artists can support, encourage, exchange content, create new music and explore ways to promote successful integration through joint celebrations.
We’re innovative and responsive
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Our Values
Our activities are driven by our artists, not committees, theories or external agendas. Artists know their followers and creatives always look for innovative approaches to bring their work to discerning audiences. NJArts is a place where fusion pieces can be birthed and new musical works emerge
Our Activities
British Pakistani sufi-opera singer, Saira Peter is the current manager of NJArts. Professionally trained in both Western and Eastern classical music, she is a celebrity in the land of her birth and sings the theme song for HUM TV’s drama, Muamma, Listen HERE
Our Story
The NJArts centre was formally opened in East Lond by Sir Cliff Richard OBE. Founder Zafar Francis interviewed Suir Cliff before a mixed audience the ceremony included young aspiring artists as well as well-known British and Asian celebrities. NJArts is committed to igniting young people with a love for music and the performing arts in their own communities and throughout this the great city.
Mobilising artists to respond to crises
When the catastrophic flood in western Pakistan destroyed the livelihoods of countless communities and washed entire orchards away, our artists held fundraising events. Our volunteers teamed up with ArtAid to safely deliver warm blankets and supplies to abandoned, devastated villagers in Balochistan.
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A CURRENT PROJECT:
Marvi’s Tears
a world-first fusion
sufi-opera
This unique work has been written especially for Saira Peter’s unusual voice. The composition includes both Eastern and Western sounds and the story also draws from two cultural worlds. Based on a Pakistani folk story the tale also calls to mind well-known Near Eastern literary heritage. The heroine Marvi, resists the autocratic dictates of a king, risking her life to save her people. Marvi’s Tears is still in the R&D stage,
To listen to first aria click on ARIA button, top left of the image.
Bringing this work to performace stage, visit DONATE
”As soon as this is ready, bring this opera to the Middle East’, Govt official, Minister of Culture.
Our Projects
Our projects grow out of grass roots activities of our creatives working to together for the common good.
Our publications create books you have asked for
Our trauma coaching is non-western, responding to your cries for help
Our concerts bring diverse audiences together
Open Mic events help marginalised youth connect with their heritage
Our Disaster Relief fund raising helps make a difference overseas.
Who we are
Saira Peter, sufi-opera singer, Director of NJArts
Saira Peter
Trauma Coach, Creative Wriiter, Translater, Expert in Urdu, Librettist
Mr Zafar Francis MAemca PgDip
Classical musician, Ethnomusicologist, Amanuensis
Stephen Smith MA MAemca
Social Anthropologist, co-founder NJArts
Rosemary James MA (oxon)
What are you waiting for?
Ready to take the next step? Join or create an activity that impacts our complex urban environment. Celebrate the creativity in our midst and work together for the good. Together, we’ll care for city.
Contact us
Get in touch if you want to be involved