Radio Raffi

Raffi | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 5, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rounder / Umgd
• ASIN: B0000003HY
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #294,001 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

An imitation radio program with songs, reports, and humor.
Genre: Childrens
Media Format: Compact Disk
Rating:
Release Date: 12-AUG-1997

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ouch.... this one needs work...., July 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Radio Raffi (Audio CD)

My kids always loved Raffi when they were younger, and now my little one enjoys listening to Raffi, but Raffi Radio was a clear disappointment to us. This is not as enjoyable to listen to because of all of the interuptions. What 4-5 year-old likes listening to the weather? Not my kids, that's for sure. Especially when what Raffi was saying doesn't even apply. Not a great way to entertain young children.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Our kids love it !, July 1, 2000

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2Sense (CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Radio Raffi (Audio CD)

Raffi Radio takes a different approach - but if your children like Raffi, give it a try. It is both educational and enjoyable. It follows the format of a radio show for kids, with familiar elements such as: Music, host dialog, news and interviews. It's not the typical CD/tape format of just one song after another.

"Sleido Jazz Dog" is the co-host, and it is Sleido's barks, which punctuate dialog between some songs, that first appeal to toddlers and pre-school children. Before long, they like more and more of it.

It did surprise me a bit that the radio format has become our kids' most-listened to Raffi. But, so much the better. Because, it introduces them to a variety of musical genres's - some that I wouldn't have guessed they would like, but do.

Its variety is a plus for parents' listening too. The "Berry Nice News of the Day" teaches childeren about the 4 Seasons while Vivaldi's Four Seasons plays in the background. Compare that with other children's music on the 100th listening - this one stands the test of time.

Raffi Radio mixes in some fun, clever and educational radio "news" between songs too - such as the news about bananas as a new monetary unit. Also, the short interview with Julia, a 4 1/2 year old, is really charming.

To sum up, if your children are in the toddler to pre-school age range, this could go over suprisingly well - for you and them.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great kids CD, and adults will enjoy it too, July 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Radio Raffi (Audio CD)

This is a really refreshing CD for kids and parents. Most of the music is more sophisticated than Raffi's other music, and maybe that's why I like it so much. It's a pleasant change from all the hyper, bouncy songs that us parents get tired of. My four-year-old really enjoys this CD.