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Raffi Releases New Song “ABC Democracy”
02-04-2026
Beloved singer-songwriter Raffi recently released a new song “ABC Democracy.” In an interview with CTV News in Canada, Raffi speaks candidly about the importance of instilling the values of compassion, empathy, and inclusion in young people in our communities. The interview took place at Toronto’s Royal Conservatory of Music, where Raffi was featured at their “Music and the Mind” Symposium in October—marking the global launch of RCM Smart Start, the Conservatory’s music education program for babies and toddlers.
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