Longtime children’s performer Raffi gets political in his new albumOctober 1Duration 4:20October 1NewsDuration 4:20The name Raffi often brings to mind hits like Baby Beluga or Down by the Bay. But the singer-songwriter is getting political with his new song ABC Democracy. He caught up with CBC’s Sam Maciag ahead of some shows in Saskatchewan this month.Related Stories Songs you heard on CBC K-W’s The Morning Edition for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Sarah McLachlan performs after free speech stand as Jimmy Kimmel returns to some stations Kathleen Edwards is choosing not to be self-deprecating anymore Mistissini, Que., artist Siibii joins Indigenous-owned record label The Home That Crossed Ocean by Raffi MinasMore from NewsVideo2:50Why campaign promises for more police may be the final straw for overwhelmed and overworked public prosecutors3 minutes agoVideo1:29By trucking in water to fill town reservoir, Hughes Brook hopes to buy time for rain to come3 minutes agoVideo5:04He got his start in municipal politics at 23. The mayor of Port aux Basques says goodbye, reflects on 32 years in office3 minutes agoVideo1:56Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Panda Game on Sunday 33 minutes agoVideo20:34The Breakdown | Defending the Arctic + Jane GoodallThe Breakdown – Full Show 33 minutes agoTrending NowVideo3:30’Extraordinary’ sight: Man describes fight between polar bear and black bear | Hanomansing TonightHanomansing Tonight October 1Video0:28Surveillance video shows moments before and after fatal shooting inside Starbucks10 hours agoVideo1:08 Reaction to U.S. ambassador being ‘disappointed’ with anti-American sentiment in CanadaPolitics News September 19Video2:22Canada halts importation of some European cheese following lumpy skin disease outbreakSeptember 29Video3:33Like the Yankees, Blue Jays restricting ticket sales by geography | Hanomansing TonightHanomansing Tonight October 1
Longtime children’s performer Raffi gets political in his new album
