At an early age his father, Subhi Alama, discovered that
his son was posessed of a good voice allied with talent
and arranged for him to be introduced to the radio.
  At the lebanese Broadcasting, he was
interviewed for the first time.  He
was nine years old.

Later, when he was fifteen,
he was admitted to the Conservatoire
where he excelled in his studies of lute.  He took
partin Art Studio Program and at the concert won a
gold medal for his achievements in the field
of folklore songs.

His rise to fame and popularity
occured in Lebanon in 1982.  He has taken
part in several Festivals, both Arab and International,
such as at Carthage, Jerash and the City Lights Festival in
Egypt.  His awards include the Key of Detroit, that of the City
of Sydney, a platinum disc for his album called "Albi
A'she'aha".  And Egypt's Oscar for "Alamtini"
Video Clip, Best Arabic Male Singer in the
Arabian World Gold Lion in 1998.

He released around 14 albums since early 1980's
until now.  And he was the most Arabic Male singer
who suffered from rumours!!

Beside Music, Ragheb likes Flying, Ice Skating, Reading and Water Skiing.

Three words describe Ragheb:
Kind, generous and loving personality.