From Another Beluga Grad ...

I am a 17 year old girl and I absolutely love your song “Turn This World Around”. I remember listening to your songs when I was little, so when I saw one of your CDs at my library the other day, I decided to check it out. Read more…

Jennie Namaste

From Orillia, Ontario ...

I just LOVE the work you do, Raffi! It is SO inspirational and even though I do what I do (RMT and Mom of two sweet kids), YOUR work makes me want to do more ... and I would hope that everyone else feels the same way and would act on those feelings! Read more…

Carrie Creamer

From New Haven, Connecticut ...

I'm probably your classic Beluga Grad - according to my mom, I used to sing "Baby Beluga" in the car every morning on the way to nursery school, and when my little sisters were born, the first songs they learned were "Wheels on the Bus," "Corner Grocery Store," and "Apples and Bananas." Read more…

Terra Gearhart-Serna

From Conifer, Colorado ...

By the time I heard of your music, I was babysitting. I enjoyed listening to it as much as the kids did. I have kept on listening to your music and it has grown with me and my two children. Read more…

Sara Schreffler

From Arlington, Texas

I grew up with your music and now my three wonderful children love you best. (even more than the beatles, and that is a HUGE compliment) You have provided such wonderful, soothing and enriching music to me and my family. You could never even come close to knowing the impact your music and voice has on children and parents alike. Thank you very much, especially for bananaphone.

With much love and appreciation,
Melanie, Ryan, Sonja, Katie and Jacob Peterson

From Cottage Grove, Minnesota

I grew up loving Raffi and watching a concert of his we had on tape at least 3 times a week. I am about to turn 19 and still love his music. I have been known to randomly start singing Baby Beluga around my house, it's still one of my favorites along with Down By the Bay. I just want to thank Raffi for all of the wonderful music he gave me as a child, you have no idea how much it meant to me as a child and still does today ...

Laura Hillyer

From Northfield, Minnesota

A few weeks ago, I was sitting on a bench next to our soccer field, waiting for practice to start. It was the beginning of the term, and many of us were feeling the pressure of the new school year. Read more…

Lisa Friedman

From Wardsville, Ontario

I am proud to be a 35 year old Beluga Grad! I started listening to Raffi from the age of 5 with "Songs for the Very Young". Read more…

Christa McMillan

From Placentia, CA

Being a Beluga grad and about to graduate college, I look back on my childhood and remember things I thought I forgot, one of these things being Raffi. Apples and Bananas is by far the greatest song of all time. I can remember long car trips with Raffi playing over and over again. You are a wonderful man Raffi.

Duncan Cox

From San Francisco, CA

I am a Beluga Grad and Mom. My earliest memories of Raffi go back to when he would visit our local libary theatre in the 1970's. Read more…

The Golkin Family

From Miami, FL

I was incredibly moved to learn of your dedication to what you call Child Honouring. It is such a simple and beautiful concept as the truest things in life often are. Read more…

David Fernandes

From Madison, WI

I am a beluga grad! I grew up with Raffi during my childhood and have gone on to become a journalist focusing on humanity in everyday. The songs Raffi sang are still remembered by my mother and I. I was excited to see Raffi in the Yarmouth Clam Festival parade a few years ago - it made my whole trip!

Thank you for working toward peace for all.

Jen McCoy

From Indio, California

I would love to say that when I was 7 years old, I grew up listening to your music. I owned Baby Beluga and One Light One Heart on cassette, I have literally worn those cassettes out. My favorite song that I, even well into my 20's, still love is All I Really Need. I even did it in a pageant back when I was a young lad. Read more…

Paul Angel

From Another Beluga Grad

Raffi's music was the melody of my childhood and this same playful tune now fills our home as our children sing into their Banana Phones all day and are rocked to sleep to the chorus of Baby Beluga. I only recently came upon Raffi's Child Honouring literature and am inspired by the hopeful future that he envisions. Read more…

Tovah Paglaro

From Longview, Texas

I am a 21 year-old beluga grad who attends Auburn University. Raffi has meant so much to me in my life. His music has helped my development into the man I am today. His music helps me live, love, and treat people better. I have two entire albums on my iPod still and I wish he would play a show in my area.

Andrew Crowson

From Mission, BC

I am a beluga grad myself...Raffi was a huge part of my life in the 80's as a young child. I am bringing his music into my children's lives now too. It's just the best! As for child honouring, you're right, it starts with the children! Family is so important. Childhood should be the safest, most wonderful and fun place to be! This is where society truely begins.

Amber Chartier

From Santa Monica, California

I have 4 siblings and we all listened to Raffi growing up in the 80's. In fact, it's all we would listen to. To this day my older sister and I sometimes break out into one of Raffi's songs - we know all the words. Read more…

Katherine Davis

From Bloomington, Montana

I have enjoyed Raffi for years since my sister played baby beluga non-stop for her son in the 80s. Now I have my own son who loves Raffi. Read more…

Jim Boulay

From Coquitlam, BC

Growing up in the 1970's in rural Ontario I can remember Raffi's music always playing. My sister, brother and I must have listened to "Baby Beluga" countless times and I'm being truthful when I say that its difficult for me to sing "All I really need is a song in my heart...." without getting a lump in my throat. Read more…

Gwendolen Elliott

From Fairfield, PA

I used to watch and listen to Raffi when I was younger. We were looking through boxes and I found my old video of Raffi. I stuck it in the VCR and my daughter just loves it. So far he has gone through 2 generations. I just wanted to let you know that I was so excited to see the tape to put in for my daughter. Keep it going!

Tessa Neiderer

From Coquitlam, BC

I am a Beluga Grad who recently rediscovered Raffi with the birth of my first child, Matteo. I dug out my extensive collection of children's LPs from my parent's basement, amongst which were many of Raffi's albums. Read more…

Emmanuella Triveri

From Rhinebeck, New York

Raffi's presentation at the Corning Musuem of Glass was awe inspiring and his message was heartwarming beyond words. What a gift to children and the entire planet, this kind, talented, generous, and warm-hearted human being.

David Crenshaw

From Benicia, California

I guess that you could call me a beluga mom. I first heard Raffi's music as a preschool teacher in the early 90's. Today, I have a 3 year old who LOVES Raffi.

Susan Ottmer & Isabelle

From Edmonton, Alberta

Thank you Raffi and to all the authors who contributed to Child Honouring, it is a truly wonderful book and I believe should be made part of every student teacher's reading list and part of the highschool program (for those future parents) in Canada and beyond. For me personally, reading Child Honouring has changed my perspective and how I relate to my children.

Anne-Marie Glenn

From Errington, BC

I had the wonderful chance to see Raffi speak in Parksville last Friday evening. My brothers (one was with me) and I are Beluga Grads and I treasure the songs form our childhood. Read more…

Susanne Vigneault

From Vancouver, BC

I came to hear Raffi speak about his Child Honoring book on Galiano Island last year (2006). It was very inspiring, and I bought the book and a Resisto Dancing CD. Read more…

Peter Graham

From San Diego, California

I never knew that I was a Beluga Grad until I was online searching for music for my classroom. I remembered my childhood favorite, Raffi, and looked him up on iTunes. Read more…

Melissa Grogg

From Wexford, Pennsylvania

As a beluga dad, I knew then that Raffi's goal was to transform the world through his music. It is not surprising then that Raffi took the next step and provided the transformation himself with his Child Honouring philosophy. While many people have attempted to create a similar transformation, I believe that Child Honouring will ultimately be the most successful. It speaks a language that everyone can understand, and will inevitably win the largest following.

Ed Breaux
Pittsburgh Pioneers

From Thornhill, Ontario

I am an Instructor for TDSB and I am really admire Mr Raffi and his music. My son grew up with his music and now that I am coming back to school I believe the kids and parents will be inspirite for the music and the words they contain. My favourite is Will I ever grow up??? The song is great and now that my son is almost 11, I recall his baby years.

God Bless you.

Gladys Rosales

From Calgary, AB

I am a 32 year old bg and now a beluga mom. WE LOVE RAFFI. I just have to turn on one of your CD's and my spirit is instantly lifted. Read more…

Tara Bergeron

From another Beluga Grad

About 20 years ago I used to listen to Raffi's music with my younger sister, and at the age of 29, I can say that I still enjoy listening to his music. I would also like to say that I am proud that he is an Armenian. Thank you Raffi for the wonderful memories you have given me!

Alice Zilelian

From Victoria, BC

I am a proud beluga grad who continues to have a huge amount of respect for the work that Raffi is doing. Read more…

Mandy Wilson

From Cerritos, California

I am a beluga grad! My mom sent you an email earlier today describing how much our family enjoyed your music, and what a wonderful time that was for us. I, too, believe that changes need to be made and we beluga grads have the power and spirit to start a revolution. Read more…

Heather Sweet

From Marsh Lake, Yukon

I just wanted to send a brief note of thanks. I thank you for creating great music that made me laugh, sing and feel special as a child. Read more…

Drew Whittaker

From Kitchener, Ontario

I guess I am a Beluga grad although I was not familiar with the term until visiting this website. Singable Songs for the Very Young and More Singable Songs were the first two albums my parents (both teachers) bought for my brother and I growing up in Midland, Ontario. Read more…

Tawndee Gruber

From Round Rock, Texas

I am a beluga mom who raised both of my kids on Raffi music. My 15 year old son and I still listen to many of the CDs that I have accumulated. Thank you, Raffi for teaching me early on to honour my children and all children and to keep the earth alive in every sense of the word.

April Wells

From Alberta

I am definitely a Beluga Grad. I grew up listening to Raffi's music, and along with other great influences in my life like David Suzuki, I am now living my life the way I want to. Making a difference in the world environmentally and socially. Read more…

Stephani Carter

From Tallahassee, Florida

I am a BG and have fond memories of Raffi's music. My husband and I are now expecting our first child, and are busy collecting all of Raffi's CD's and books for this one of the newest members of our human family. We are so excited to share the messages of compassion, family, community, diversity and love for our Mother Earth that are central to Raffi's message.

Amy Sequeira-Saurey

From Lakeside, California

know you probably get many many of these emails but I couldn't live with myself if I didn't tell you, I listened to Raffi growing up and I just loved singing along to his songs. I am in college now, about to start on a new journey in my life and I am so glad I can take Raffi with me and share him someday with my children.

EVERY CHILD NEEDS RAFFI!!!!!! You are an amazing man and you have very much touched my life with your songs and spirit so thank you for that!

Stacy Lynes

From Westlake Village, California

I did not know of another modality to contact you Raffi about how grateful my family is for your music. I am a preschool teacher. My daughter is a clinical social worker and the mother of our 9 month old grandson Jackson. Read more…

Rebecca Aliberte

From Merritt Island, Florida

I thoroughly enjoyed Raffi's sessions at the NAEYC conference in Atlanta in November! I have been listening to the Resisto Dancing CD ever since, especially when I am preparing my classroom... it is truly inspiring and fun!

Angie Pflanz

From Victoria, BC

Hi, I am a Beluga Grad! I've still got a couple of Raffi's records (Baby Beluga and his Christmas album) to remind me of the time I listened to them incessantly in the early 80's when I was tiny. I want to say how cool I think it is that Raffi is making an effort to evolve and grow and challenge his audience to look around themselves and improve the world. I think a challenge of this nature is just what the BG's need.

Chris James

to love is to know and to know means going where we sometimes fear to go
--Jillian Ann

From Lake Country, BC

I am a beluga mom and also a grade one teacher. I am thrilled about Child Honouring. Raffi is a world leader in promoting the rights for children around the world. Not only does he care about the earth as our planet, but also for the spiritual, mental, physical and emotional aspects of the people, especially the children. His positive attitude and gentle manner go a long way in changing the world. It is exciting to have such a human being working to make a difference. I am spreading the news in my corner of the world by having a Roots and Shoots club as well as teaching the children in my class about respecting each other and the earth they live on.

Dori Hewitson

From a young mother in Australia

I am a beluga grad, originally from Richmond BC (and spent many weekends & summers on beautiful Mayne Island!), now living in Melbourne, Australia. I am the mother of three gorgeous boys aged 6, 5 and 11 months. We have loved listening to your music again since Finn my eldest was a baby. Read more…

Allison Rosenberg, and Finn, Rohan & Callan Marshall.