voc, 1948-2013 ID, Jakarta
Singer / Musician
A.k.a. Ahmad Rafiq
Jakarta-based dangdut artist (5 March 1948 in Jarkarta - 19 January 2013). He was active in the Indonesian music industry from the 1970s onwards. He launched his first single, "Pandangan Pertama" ("First Sight") in 1978. Rafiq, along with Rhoma Irama and Elvy Sukaesih were the three most popular dangdut singer in the 70's. Rafiq is well known for his Elvis-inspired stage costume and hip-gyrating movements.