from Binu Nair, Mumbai
Exclusively for Daijiworld.com
Mumbai, May 24: Maestro Mohammed Rafi Saab, a yesteryear singer par excellence and a paragon of humility and piety, strode the musical landscape of the las century like a meteor - enchanting and haunting generations of music-lovers across geographical borders.
The late Mohammed Rafi
The melody and music that Mohammed Rafi created and pioneered during 36 long years of his career in Hindi music has withstood the test of time.
Rafi Saab’s mellifluous vocals rise like a tide each day bringing along a ‘whiff of fresh air’, caressing the soul with songs for every mood and for every occasion - making music itself proud. No one can sing like Mohammed Rafi is the common refrain coming from the hearts of music connoisseurs and Rafi fans alike.
‘Rafians’ – Mohammed Rafi fans and admirers are found in large groups - in all parts of the world; his vocals transcending all human barriers and frontiers. Rafians based in Mumbai have now decided to form the RAFI FOUNDATION which will strive towards:
A. Bringing lovers of Rafi saab’s music on a common platform in every town and City Of the World.
B. The fans would celebrate Rafi saab’s birthday on Dec.24 and also pay homage on July 31, Rafi saab’s death anniversary.
C. Approach the government machinery to honour Mohammed Rafi Saab posthumously with the nation's highest civilian award - the Bharat Ratna.
D. To build a music library of Rafi saab’s songs in Mumbai and circulate the maestro’s works to music-lovers.
E. To bring out a newsletter once every two months and circulate to music connoisseurs.
F. To publish a directory of Rafi Saab's fans, citywise and countrywise. Fans are requested to give their complete address details to Narayan of Bangalore, Cell no.+ 91 9886779557 E-mail: bangaloreconsultancy@hotmail.com
G To bring out a pictorial biography on Mohammed Rafi the legend singer – the TANSEN and the Badshah of music and melody, beyond compare.
H To honour great musicians, lyricists and singers of the film industry.
I To nurture and guide talented singers of the land.
J. To help musicians in dire need with medicines and supports….
I. Membership is free to every Mohammed Rafi music-lover.
Those interested in joining please contact, without fail mentioning Daijiworld.com reference, Binu Nair : binus2000@hotmail.com and cell + 91 98332 50701
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