Raffi

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Raffi's achievements in children's music are unmatched. With over 15 million albums sold and a career spanning 50 years, he has become a defining figure in the genre. His songs have been covered by artists like Laura Marling, and his advocacy for child honouring has influenced parenting and education. He has been recognized with the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia, honours that reflect his cultural impact.

AwardsRaffi has won multiple Juno Awards for Children's Album of the Year, along with Parent's Choice Awards and an Alliance for Children and Television Award. He was appointed Officer of the Order of Canada and received the Order of British Columbia.

Honours & Distinctions

Officer of the Order of Canada

Government of Canada·2001

For his contributions to children's music and advocacy.

Order of British Columbia

Province of British Columbia·2004

For his cultural contributions to the province.

Honorary Doctorate

University of Victoria·2005

In recognition of his contributions to children's culture.

UNICEF Ambassador

UNICEF·1995

Advocate for children's rights.

Rankings & Lists

#50

Greatest Canadian Musicians

CBC Music·2015

Magazine Covers

TIME

1990-05-14

The Pied Piper of Children's Music

Rolling Stone

1985-06-20

Raffi: The Man Who Made Kids' Music Cool

Records & Feats

Most albums sold by a children's artist in Canada

Sales·2026

Over 15 million albums sold worldwide, a record for children's music.