This article is by Mr. B.Venkatadri from Hyderabad.
While the Rafi Phenomenon is best viewed and understood as a whole and not in its bits and components, one is still tempted to understand the bits and components that make up Mohammed Rafi. (more…)
This article is by Nair. It was posted as a comment on Rafi and Yodeling article.
“yodeling is a type of singing in which high falsetto and low chest notes are rapidly alternated; its production is helped by the enunciation of open and closed vowels on the low and high notes of wide intervals†(Encyclopedia Britannica). (more…)
This article is by Anmol Singh.
This is an expression of feelings of a fan about an artist. There are many Rafi fans all over the world that may have the fortune to see him sing live or meet him personally. Perhaps there are many fans that never had the opportunity or the privilege to see him or listen to him sing live or meet in person. (more…)
This is written by Nair.
The accusation that Rafi cannot raise his pitch the to “tivra nishadam†is baseless. Tivra nishadam is normally a feminine position because it makes the voice to taper to the extreme. Rafi Sahab is a master in this, say for example, in a live concert (available online) in Oh Duniya Ke Rakh Wale; (more…)
Article by Harsh Kabra for Hindu.com
If radio is the theatre of the mind, then Ameen Sayani is among its most engaging impresarios.”WHAT do you plan to ask?” probes Ameen Sayani in his unmistakable baritone. “If I knew that,” he reasons, “I won’t meander.” (more…)
Singers may come and singers may go but Rafi lingers on forever- Mohanflora
Mohammed Rafi imprinted his name on the musical firmament with his mesmeric voice. Although he is no more, he is still fondly remembered for his captivating songs in Hindi films. A tribute to the singer whose death anniversary fell on July 31st. (more…)
This article is by Pradeep.
Here is a video song in which we can see Rafi Sahab not just singing behind the camera, but also in front of it. The song is from Jugnu, a 1947 classic *ing Dilip Kumar, Noor Jahan in the lead. (more…)
This article is written by Pradeep.
Rafi Sahab with Dilip Kumar, and another photo with Rafi Sahab posing at the camera. Both these photos were contributed by Mr. A.T.M.Salim. Dilip’s association with Rafi has been years or rather decades long. (more…)
This article is written by Nair. It was posted as a comment in one of the articles on mohdrafi.com
Lata Mangeshkar once commented about Rafi Sahab: Woh Har Tarah ke Gane is Khoobi se Gaate the ki Gaana Na Samajhne Wale bhi Wah Wah Kar Udthe the. This is not a mere accolade for a colleague. She had observed and convinced about a rare quality in Rafi Sahab that makes him stand out among others. (more…)
This article is written by Pradeep.
Today we celebrate our 59th Independence Day. As we listen to this song, classic memories of Rafi Sahab and India become very prominent. The eternal happiness that Rafi Sahab portrays in this song gives us all a warm feeling, a secured feeling. (more…)