Raffi
Hanover Theatre
554 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Jun 1, 2019
1:00 PM EDT
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Raffi is a singer, songwriter, producer, author, lecturer and tireless advocate for children. He is best known for his work as a children’s entertainer and advocate whose string of gold and platinum-selling recordings includes his iconic song, “Baby Beluga.” Raffi’s commitment to treating his young fans with respect has changed society’s outlook on music for children. Recent albums include “Owl Singalong,” “The Best of Raffi” and “Baby Beluga.” His newest album, “Dog on the Floor,” embodies the qualities of fun, imagination and learning that have always animated Raffi’s songwriting. A recipient of the Order of Canada and the United Nations’ Earth Achievement Award, Raffi has published three books for adults and holds four honorary degrees. Together with science educator Suzanne Lyons, Raffi also created the cooperative Baby Beluga Game for children ages 3 and up, and in 2010, Raffi founded his non-profit, Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring. With the motto “respecting earth and child,” the foundation is at the heart of a global movement that views honoring children as the best way to create sustainable, peacemaking societies. Tickets are $37.50 and $47.50 depending on seat location. A meet and greet is also included with ticket purchase for $84.50. Please contact the box office at 877.571.SHOW (7469) for more information. Every advance purchase of a pair of tickets for these shows includes a choice of a digital download or CD of Raffi’s "Dog on the Floor," "The Best of Raffi" or "Baby Beluga."
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Raffi Biography
Raffi Cavoukian, CM, OBC (born July 8, 1948), usually known simply as Raffi, is a popular children's entertainer in Canada, the United States, and the English speaking Western world at large. Some of his best known songs are "Bananaphone," "Baby Beluga," "Down by the Bay," "Shake My Sillies Out," and "All I Really Need."
Born in Cairo of Armenian parents, he spent his early years in Egypt before emigrating with his family to Toronto in 1958. Today, Raffi resides on Mayne Island near Victoria, British Columbia. In recent years he has devoted himself to Child Honouring, which seeks to create a humane and sustainable world by addressing the universal needs of the very young. He founded the Troubadour Foundation to support this cause, and is working on a book, "Turn This World Around," which argues that Child Honouring can be a potent remedy for the world's most pressing issues. In 1983, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada. He was awarded the Order of British Columbia in 2001. His sister is Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner.
Read MoreBorn in Cairo of Armenian parents, he spent his early years in Egypt before emigrating with his family to Toronto in 1958. Today, Raffi resides on Mayne Island near Victoria, British Columbia. In recent years he has devoted himself to Child Honouring, which seeks to create a humane and sustainable world by addressing the universal needs of the very young. He founded the Troubadour Foundation to support this cause, and is working on a book, "Turn This World Around," which argues that Child Honouring can be a potent remedy for the world's most pressing issues. In 1983, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada. He was awarded the Order of British Columbia in 2001. His sister is Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner.
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