For hundreds of Rafi buffs in Vijayawada, Saturday had rich musical fare as the city-based Mayur Orchestra belted out his popular songs in a programme, ‘Yaad-e-Rafi' organised in commemoration of the legendary singer's 30th death anniversary at Gokaraju Laila Ganga Raju Kala Vedika at Government Music College.
The three-hour-long musical journey into the past turned out to be a memorable one for the audience. A brief introduction about Rafi was followed by rendition of his solo hits by the orchestra organiser Mohammad Khaja. He sang songs like O Duniya Ke Rakhwale , Aaja Aaja Mein Hoon Pyaar Tera , Aaj Mausam Bada Beimaan Hai and Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawanonko .
Along with Sravya and Kamala he also rendered a couple of duets.
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The organisers felicitated two senior artistes for their contribution to music. The popular song
The instrumentalists led by Hyderabad's Sartaj and Sunil played the interludes to near perfection. The others were Chitti (tabla), Shyam (guitar), Ramana (pads), Danam (drums) and Madhu (congo drums).