Raffi

Raffi CM OBC
Raffi in 2007
Background information
Birth name	Raffi Cavoukian
Born	(1948-07-08) July 8, 1948 (age 76) Cairo, Egypt
Origin	Canadian
Genres	Children's music children's literature
Occupations	Musician singer songwriter author essayist lecturer
Instruments	Vocals guitar ukulele
Years active	1970s–present
Website	raffinews.com raffifoundation.org

Raffi Cavoukian CM OBC (Armenian: Րաֆֆի, born July 8, 1948), known professionally by the mononym Raffi, is an Armenian-Canadian singer-lyricist and author born in Egypt best known for his children's music. He developed his career as a "global troubadour" to become a music producer, author, entrepreneur, and founder of the Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring. Raffi is the founder of the Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring, an initiative focused on promoting children's rights and well-being. He has also been involved in advocacy for environmental and social causes, often addressing issues like commercial exploitation of children and climate change through his music and public appearances.