Archive for July, 2007

27 Jul

The Rough Guide to Bollywood Legends: Mohd Rafi

Revered as “one of the four most influential playback singers of all time”, Mohd Rafi used his vastly flexible voice to provide music cues for countless Indian film stars from the late ’40s until his passing in 1980. While highly influential and practically iconic in his homeland, Rafi’s Western indie hipster and pop film fans […]

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27 Jul

Mohd Rafi : The Unforgettable

Rafi sahab’s mellifluous voice worked wonders for many songs and for more than 30 years. His playback singing enhanced the careers of many a star like Shammi Kapoor, Rajendra Kumar, and Biswajeet, to name only a few.
Rafi sahab’s ability to generate the complete range of emotions and draw the listener into the song, mood, and […]

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25 Jul

Rafi and 31st July - Everyone still love and remember you Rafi Sahib

With yet another approaching 31st July this year 2007, we are seeing through the evergreen remembrances of the great legend Mohd. Rafi Sahib.
27 years have just passed by and we are still listening to his melodious voice and keep wondering about the magic this vocal chord has created across the globe! People say he is […]

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