Finding Raffi
Raffi Cavoukian is a magical musician. His songs, like “Baby Beluga” and “Down by the Bay,” have wordplay and rhyme schemes that are as crowd-pleasing as they come — sweet, silly sing-alongs for kids and adults alike. But his work is anything but simple. Much like the folk singers who inspired him, a radical philosophy underscores all that he does. In "Finding Raffi,” comedian, writer, and podcaster Chris Garcia takes us on a journey through a 10-part series tracing Raffi’s life from aspiring folk singer to international kids’ superstar to outspoken activist for climate action and a child-centric world. Produced in partnership with Rococo Punch.
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8: I Wonder If I’m Growing
Meet the Camerons, a family that dedicated itself to making sure their daughter was always seen and heard, and who planted the seeds for Raffi’s future work.
25 min
2
7: All I Really Need
What if we didn’t put adults first? What if our policies and laws and individual actions were all for the kids? Raffi and Dr. Sharna Olfman describe a utopian vision.
23 min
3
6: Evergreen Everblue
What happens when Raffi takes a break from making children’s music and rolls out a protest album for adults?
32 min
4
5. David And Severn
Meet David Suzuki and Severn Cullis-Suzuki, the father-daughter duo who opened Raffi’s eyes to the greatest crisis of our time.
33 min
5
4. Thanks A Lot
When fame and fortune aren't enough, Raffi commits to protecting his innocent audience.
31 min
6
3. Singable Songs For The Very Young
How a musical experiment became the most iconic kids’ album of all time.
29 min
7
2. Impressions Of Armenia
What do you owe your parents? What do you owe your country? What do you owe yourself? From Fatherly and iHeartRadio, in partnership with Rococo Punch.
32 min
8
1. The More We Get Together
Meet Raffi: Singer, philosopher, children’s champion, and fierce advocate for peace, happiness, and lifelong respect. From Fatherly and iHeartRadio, in partnership with Rococo Punch.
31 min
9
Excerpt: The Magic and Might of Raffi
Raffi is a captivating performer with the ability to hold an audience in the palm of his hands — even when it’s a roomful of distractible, temperamental kids.
4 min
10
Coming Soon: Finding Raffi
Do you feel respected for who you are and what you believe in?
4 min
11
Finding Fred: I Like You As You Are
On roller skating. On neighbor-hood. On love.
41 min
12
Finding Fred: Help the Helpers
On being your best self. On the least of these. On the virtues of a cup of tea.
32 min
13
Finding Fred: Christof
On growing up in the USSR. On loneliness and magic. On seeing and being seen.
24 min
14
Finding Fred: Superheroes Aren't Real
On failure. On trying again. On doing enough.
26 min
15
Finding Fred: Kamau
On making TV that matters. On being vulnerable on screen. On doing the actual work.
24 min
16
Finding Fred: Invisible to the Eye
On playing to the peanut gallery. On make believe. On what is essential, and where to find it.
29 min
17
Finding Fred: Beth
On phone calls with King Friday. On commencement speeches. On where to find answers.
24 min
18
Finding Fred: Break, Don't Bend
On not talking about it. On jocks. On talking about it. On religion. On feeling feelings.
35 min
19
Finding Fred: Feed the Fish
On kiddie pools and racism. On sharing a towel with Officer Clemmons. On how to say, and not to say, I love you.
30 min
20
Finding Fred: A Genius of Empathy
On bad days and bathtubs. On assassination and puppetry. On the mad that you feel.
32 min
21
Coming Soon: Finding Fred
Are you a good neighbor?
2 min