Name: Griogal Cridhe by PennyBurgess
Duration: 4 min 9 s
Description: Gaelic and English songs recorded by Penny Burgess with accompaniment from Cameron Grant, Pauline MacDonald and pupils from Lionacleit School recorded in a Glasgow recording studio.

Raffi has written and recorded songs inspired by the likes of Nelson Mandela, Jane Goodall, and the Dalai Lama. He has now written the “Wave of Democracy" Song to mark a time when Sen. Bernie Sanders’ bold, positive and principled run for president is inspiring millions. Reclaiming democracy from corporate domination of congress and the media will take, as Sanders says, a growing movement for 'We The People’ democracy. Raffi, like the departed Pete Seeger, is a passionate democracy defender. He calls on all to sing and share this song, to join the wave of democracy and, most importantly, to vote.
Feel the wave!

In Raffi’s words: The world needs the America that Bernie Sanders envisions, a nation for the people—fair and just. Fighting climate, not endless wars. An America that honours its young, nurtures their families, and earns the respect of the global community. Here's to a wave of democracy: a spirit of dedication, engagement, and democratic action. Here's to voting in a progressive era of responsible government and sustainability.

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The Washington Post described Raffi “The most popular children’s singer in the English-speaking world,” and the Toronto Star called Raffi “Canada’s all time children’s champion.” As well as gaining Gold and multi-platinum sales awards, Raffi is an author and founder of the Centre For Child Honouring.  A recipient four honorary doctorates, Raffi is a member of the Order of Canada and the Order of B.C. 

Wave Of Democracy
(Inspired by Bernie Sanders)
words & music by Raffi 
© 2016 Homeland Publishing

Recorded by Ken Burke on Salt Spring Island, BC,
for Troubadour Music Inc. All Rights Reserved. 

Music credits:
ukulele, guitar, piano and voice : Raffi
drum sequence: Ken Burke
backing vocals: Sabrina Aven
youth vocals: Jolene Curran


Raffi | Wave Of Democracy

Gaelic and English songs recorded by Penny Burgess with accompaniment from Cameron Grant, Pauline MacDonald and pupils from Lionacleit School recorded in a Glasgow recording studio.

Griogal Cridhe

Mairi McGillivray - Vocals
Katie Allen - Guitar
Cameron Macdougall - Whistle/Border pipes

Griogal Cridhe

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