[Music] RAFI MUHAMMAD Talks About Music Journey, Song for Caretakers , and Collaboration with Andien

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Raffi Muhammad wrote his song 'Untukmu' while accompanying his sister through cancer treatment.

The episode is an interview with Indonesian musician Raffi Muhammad on the Bingkai Suara podcast, hosted by Mulan. Raffi begins by discussing his current activities, including cycling and tennis, before delving into his music career. He recounts how he started playing drums at age seven after persistently asking his parents, and how a teacher recognized his talent shortly after. Remarkably, he went on a national tour as an opening act just six months after beginning to play. Raffi outlines his discography, mentioning his first album recorded in America with producer Harvey Mason and musicians like Bob James. The central focus is his new single 'Untukmu,' a collaboration with singer Andien. He reveals the song was inspired by his older sister Karin's diagnosis with stage 4 lung cancer. Raffi explains the term 'caretakers' refers to family and professionals who support the sick, and he describes the emotional challenge of maintaining a positive front while privately grieving. He details specific lyrics, connecting them to personal moments, such as his sister advising him during his wife's unexpected pregnancy. The music video for 'Untukmu' was filmed simply at his home to depict their daily family life. Raffi mentions the song's artwork, created by Jelita Baba, includes family photos and references to his sister's many cats. He confirms the song and video are available on all platforms. Towards the end, he announces plans for a 20th-anniversary album in 2026, featuring collaborations with artists like Andien, Tuan 13, Catika Abigail, Ardhito, Tompi, and Nikita Dompas, whom he considers musical family. The episode concludes with farewells and promotional reminders.

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