Raffi – April 7, Theatre Maisonneuve LiveEvents April 1, 2019 5983 RAFFI The long-awaited return! Raffi, North America’s preeminent family entertainer, turns 70 this year, and he is marking the occasion with a new album and a series of #belugagrads concerts. 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”. Once called “the most popular children’s singer in the English-speaking world”(Washington Post) and “Canada’s all-time children’s champion” (Toronto Star), Raffi is also a recipient of the Order of Canada and the United Nations’ Earth Achievement Award. He has published three books for adults and holds four honorary degrees. “I love singing for children and families,” says Raffi. “In 2019, I look forward to hearing more ‘beluga grads’ and their kids singing favourites like ‘Baby Beluga’, ‘Down By The Bay’, ‘Bananaphone’, and a song or two from my new album, Dog on the Floor.” In 2010, Raffi founded his non-profit Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring. With the motto “Respecting Earth & Child”, the Foundation is at the heart of a global movement that views honouring children as the best way to create sustainable, peacemaking societies. For information and tickets: www.placedesarts.com 514-842-2112 or 1-866-842-2112 Note: Partial proceeds will benefit the Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring. More details at www.raffinews.com Admission policy: All patrons (including infants) must have a paid ticket. A Raffi concert is best suited for children old enough to talk, sing or clap along.
