Raffi

Raffi
CM OBC
Raffi CM OBC
	Raffi in 2007
Background information
Birth name	Raffi Cavoukian
Born	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. In 1992, The Washington Post called him "the most popular children's singer in the English-speaking world".^[1] He developed his career as a "global troubadour" to become a music producer, author, entrepreneur, and 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.

^ Lei, Richard, The Washington Post, "Raffi's Growing Pains." May 31, 1992. Retrieved on May 23, 2019.

[1] Lei, Richard, The Washington Post, "Raffi's Growing Pains." May 31, 1992. Retrieved on May 23, 2019.

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