Working: How Raffi Makes Kids Music Thats Actually Good
This week, producer Cameron Drews talks to the legendary children\u2019s musician Raffi Cavoukian, who\u2019s best known for songs like \u201cBaby Beluga\u201d and \u201cBananaphone.\u201d In the interview, Raffi discusses his pivot to kids music in the mid-\u201970s and the creative choices that went into one of his most beloved albums, Singable Songs for the Very Young. He also talks about his decision not to market directly to kids, his climate activism, and a philosophy he developed called \u201cChild Honoring.\u201d\xa0\n\nAfter the interview, Cameron and co-host Karen Han discuss how artists can follow their instincts while keeping their audience in mind.\xa0\n\nSend your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.\n\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews.\xa0\n\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows\u2014you\u2019ll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices