Raf is an Italian singer and songwriter Raffaele Riefoli.
He was born on September 29, 1959 in Margherita di Savoia, Puglia, Italy.
Years of activity: 1983-present.
Genres: adult contemporary, soft rock, new wave, dance-pop, pop-rap, electropop, rock, progressive rock, pop, punk rock, pop-rock, jazz, italo-disco, Latin-pop.
First single: “Self Control.” 23 It became a hit not only in their native Italy, but also in Austria, Switzerland and Germany.
Other albums: Cannibali (1993), Metamorfosi (2008), Numeri (2011), Le ragioni del cuore (2012).
Duet with another artist: the song “Gente di mare” was Italy's entry for the 1987 Eurovision Song Contest. The entry came in third place.