Composers Raghav & Arjun on their track ‘Afra tafri’ from the series, ‘Raakh’
Composers Raghav and Arjun discuss their ghazal 'Afra tafri' from the web series 'Raakh', emphasizing a return to traditional musical roots. The duo aimed to create a raw, poetic composition that encourages listeners to reflect on identity and values in a chaotic world.
Why it matters
The track highlights a growing trend in Indian indie music toward minimalist, traditional production styles as a counter-movement to mainstream commercial music.
Raghav & Arjun’s latest song ‘Afra tafri’ , a ghazal from the web series Raakh streaming on Amazon Prime cuts the clutter. People have called it refreshing and de-cluttering. “I feel everyone is tired of loud songs and blasting music. Afra tafri meaning ‘chaotic bustle’ in Urdu-Hindi tells you to slow down, have chai, enjoy and reflect,” says Raghav.
The article is a standard entertainment feature focusing on the creative process of artists.
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