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Michael Franti & Spearhead

Michael Franti (born April 21, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and rapper. Known for his participation in many musical projects, most with 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 that blends hip hop with a variety of other styles including funk, reggae, jazz, folk, and rock. He is also 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.

Albums

1994 Home
1997 Chocolate Supa Highway
2001 Stay Human
2003 Everyone Deserves Music
2006 Yell Fire!
2008 All Rebel Rockers
2010 The Sound of Sunshine
2013 All People
2016 Soulrocker
2019 Stay Human, Vol. II
2020 Work Hard & Be Nice
2022 Follow Your Heart
2023 Big Big Love
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Michael Franti & Spearhead
Michael Franti: ‘Measure Your Protest By Your Progress’
Over a career spanning almost four decades, Michael Franti knows how important it is for music to bring us all together.
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Michael Franti & Spearhead
Michael Franti & Spearhead Announced To Headline Queenscliff Music Festival 2024
It comes as Michael Franti & Spearhead’s only Victorian gig for 2024.
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Michael Franti & Spearhead - Stay Human Vol II
"This album mixes fine musicianship with hope and fight."
Features / Music
"I Never Endorse Political Candidates But I Do Endorse Political Ideas"
"There is a time to rage against the machine and there is also a time to help people move through their sadness and into the light."
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Michael Franti & Spearhead Announce Whirlwind September Aussie Tour
The veteran singer-songwriter and his merry band have two shows lined up Down Under next month
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Michael Franti & Spearhead - Soulrocker
"Franti has never sounded so banally generic."
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Michael Franti's Melbourne Soulshine Gig Has Changed Venues
All other performances remain unaffected
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Michael Franti's Bluesfest Tour Is A Mini-Fest For Yoga Fans
The renowned troubadour's 'Soulshine' event will hit Melbourne and Sydney in April
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Michael Franti & Spearhead Name Aus Headline Shows
A handful of Bluesfest sideshows confirmed
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Music For The People
"The internet has been a godsend for us as musicians."
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Michael Franti & Spearhead Name Brisbane Bluesfest Sideshow
Nahko and Medicine For The People will open the show
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