Vargas grew up immersed in music from an early age. What started out simply as a means of personal therapy for himself has transformed into an inspirational beacon for adoring fans worldwide. He writes songs about man’s struggle, sorrow and pain and finding the strength to continue on. Vargas’ music is a powerfully simplistic combination of melancholy vocals accompanied by a brooding acoustic guitar. It is this humble background which helps motivate him to this very day. Born and raised here, singer/songwriter Otan Vargas spent his formative years surrounded mostly by poverty and despair.
It is well known as one of the poorest regions in the Philippines. Tondo, Manila is a place where people struggle on a daily basis.
