Not to be confused with Michael Franks (musician).
Michael Franti
Michael Franti in 2011
Background information
Born
(1966-04-21) April 21, 1966 (age 58) Oakland, California, U.S.
Origin
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Genres
Hip hop
funk
reggae
jazz
reggae fusion
folk
jam band
dancehall
ska punk
rock
pop
industrial
avant-garde
Occupation(s)
Composer
musician
entertainer
poet
rapper
Instrument(s)
Vocals
guitar
Years active
1986–present
Labels
Alternative Tentacles
Island
Capitol
Boo Boo Wax
Six Degrees
ANTI-
Website
michaelfranti.com
Michael Franti (born April 21, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and rapper. He is known for his participation in many musical projects which mostly have a political and social emphasis, including the Beatnigs and the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy. He is the creator and lead vocalist of Michael Franti & Spearhead, a band which blends hip hop with a variety of other styles including funk, reggae, jazz, folk, and rock. He is an outspoken supporter for a wide spectrum of peace and social justice issues, and he is especially an advocate for peace in the Middle East.[1]
^Vaziri, Aidin (September 7, 2010). "Michael Franti got his guitar, then headed to Iraq. Any requests for anti-war music?". The San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
MichaelFranti (born April 21, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and rapper. He is known for his participation...
ensemble, active during the early 1990s. The band was formed in 1990 by MichaelFranti (vocals, production, misc. instruments) and Rono Tse (drums, percussion...
with or opened for Dispatch, Bela Fleck, John Paul Jones, Devotchka, MichaelFranti, Little Feat, Yonder Mountain String Band, Nickel Creek, George Clinton...
Tree in Atlanta, Georgia. She joined Counting Crows, Augustana, and MichaelFranti & Spearhead as a "special guest" for select performances of the "Traveling...
during the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Moon and Simonetti co-wrote a song on MichaelFranti’s album Stay Human Vol. II. In 2019, Niko Moon signed a recording contract...
Form Activist Artists Management, Bringing Dwight Yoakam, Dead & Co., MichaelFranti, Others". Pollstar. Archived from the original on June 24, 2018. Retrieved...
Aljazeera living in Gaza Reports from Rafah Interview with Hip Hop Artist MichaelFranti – Reporting from Rafah. Part A Part B Satellite photos comparing 2001...
Malo Mal Sharpe Matt Nathanson Metallica (originally from Los Angeles) MichaelFranti Michelle Lambert Mink DeVille M.I.R.V. Moby Grape Mojo Men Mordred Morning...
Traveling Circus and Medicine Show tour with longtime Bay Area friend MichaelFranti, his band Spearhead, and the band Augustana. Instead of the traditional...
Station, Gov’t Mule, Ray Lamontagne, Robert Randolph and The Family Band, MichaelFranti and Spearhead, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Matisyahu, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals...
the Nation" was released as a single. It was recorded previously by MichaelFranti's first band, the Beatnigs. In a contemporary review for The Village...
The Beatnigs were formed in San Francisco. As a collaboration between MichaelFranti, Rono Tse and Kevin Carnes, The Beatnigs combined hardcore punk, industrial...
Rob Laufer "Everybody" – Ingrid Michaelson "Say Hey (I Love You)" – MichaelFranti & Spearhead "Live Like There's No Tomorrow" – Selena Gomez & the Scene...
music, hip hop and hardcore punk. MichaelFranti and Rono Tse met each other clubbing in San Francisco. In 1986, Franti and Tse formed the band with Kevin...
Deserves Music is the fourth studio release by MichaelFranti & Spearhead. All songs written by MichaelFranti, Dave Shul and Carl Young except where indicated...
Arrested Development, 6, co-written by Jamal-Ski, and 9, co-written by MichaelFranti and Danny Madden. "Deee-Lite Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-01-30...
MiBBs Mic Geronimo Mic Jordan Michael Bivins Michael Dapaah MichaelFrantiMichael Millions Michael Peace Michael Swissa Michael Wavves Michel'le MICK Mick...
All Rebel Rockers is the sixth studio album by MichaelFranti & Spearhead released on September 9, 2008, on Boo Boo Wax and ANTI- Records. It peaked at...
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