Who is Michael Franti

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Power to the Peaceful

"I was born in Oakland, California and grew up in Davis, CA. After high school I moved to San Francisco to play basketball at the University of San Francisco. While attending school there I lived above the college radio station and fell in love with the magic of music. In 1986 I started the afro-industrial band The Beatnigs and we put out one album on The Dead Kennedy's label Alternative Tentacles. In 1991 I formed The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, with dancer percussionist Rono Tse and now legendary jazz guitarist Charlie Hunter. We put out one album Hypocrisy is the Greatest luxury on Island records."

 

Michael Franti at a Glance 

Michael Franti (born April 21, 1966, in Oakland, California) is an American poet, musician, and composer of African, Native American, Irish, French, and German descent.Conscious Choice: We Don't Stop

Franti 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.

Michael Franti : Love Me Unique 

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Michael Franti and Spearhead : Time To Go Home 

Michael Franti & Spearhead : Time To Go Home

music video of Spearhead's 'Time to Go Home' from the album YELL FIRE! Directed by Carla Swanson and Michael Franti. Produced by Stay Human Films

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Michael Franti and Spearhead : Hello Bonjour 

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Michael Franti and Spearhead : I Know I'm Not Alone 

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Michael Franti & Spearhead Discography on Amazon 

1994 - 2003

Home

1994

Release Date: 09/20/1994

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Chocolate Supa Highway

1997

Release Date: 03/25/1997

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The Dawning: Rock the Nation

2000

Release Date: 11/21/2000

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Stay Human

2001

Release Date: 05/15/2001

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Songs From the Front Porch: An Acoustic Collection

2003

Release Date: 07/13/2004

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Michael Franti & Spearhead Discography on Amazon 

2003 - Present

Everyone Deserves Music

2003

Release Date: 08/19/2003

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Live in Sydney

2005

Release Date: 12/06/2005

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Yell Fire!

2006

Release Date: 07/25/2006

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Live at Baobab

2007

Release Date: 09/11/2007

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Yell Fire!

2007

Release Date: 09/10/2007

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Michael Franti & Spearhead Links 

Official Website
The music and recordings of Michael Franti and Spearhead. Download MP3 audio files, check out the latest tour dates, and come pursue social activism through music.
FrantiTV on YouTube
WELCOME TO FRANTI-V!

Everyday of my life I come in contact with the most amazing people in the world. Some are well known and need no introduction. Others are people I am dying to introduce to you.

Part music, part politics and part hilarious come along as I show you life in my world. "ON FRANTI-V!"

- Michael Franti
MySpace music profile for Michael Franti
MySpace music profile for Michael Franti and Spearhead with tour dates, songs, videos, pictures, blogs, band information, downloads and more
I Know I'm Not Alone
I Know I'm Not Alone - Documentary Film. Michael Franti travels to Iraq, Palestine and Israel to explore the human cost of war with a group of friends, some video cameras and his guitar.
Spearhead Vibrations :: Index
The music and recordings of Michael Franti and Spearhead. Download MP3 audio files, check out the latest tour dates, and come pursue social activism through music.
Spearhead-Home - A German Michael Franti and Spearhead fansite
A German fansite of Michael Franti and Spearhead
Michael Franti & Spearhead Lyrics
Lyrics
powertothepeaceful.tk - European Spearhead fansite
Michael Franti Spearhead fansite
SPEARGEAR
SPEARGEAR: The official store of Michael Franti and Spearhead. Including CDs, DVD's, and all the latest merch for Spearits everywhere!
Michael Franti & Spearhead Mailing List
Michael Franti & Spearhead Mailing List Sign Up
Michael Franti And Spearhead - lyrics from LyricWiki
'Spread the word! Michael Franti And Spearhead From LyricWiki

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Michael Franti Videos 

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Michael Franti's First Children Book 

What I Be

WHAT I BE: DISCOVER MICHAEL FRANTI'S FIRST CHILDREN'S BOOK!

For the children in your life or the child in you, enjoy Michael's first children's book! Illustrated by Ben Hodson, 'What I Be', is a visual and musical journey about self acceptance. It's okay to be just who you are and strive to be the best that you can be, by embodying the best characteristics of nature. Be as radiant as the sun, as healing as the rain or as generous as a tree.


This story first appeared as a song on the Michael Franti and Spearhead album "Everyone Deserves Music" and has been adapted in this book as a life affirming tale for children of all ages, shapes and cultures.


Includes a read-along CD that contains a hip hop and African musical collage of the story featuring the voices of Michael, his son Adé Franti-Rye, and Youssoupha Sidibe singing in his home language of Wollof and playing the Kora (Senegalese harp).



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Michael Franti & Spearhead DVD's on Amazon 

Live in Sydney

Release Date: 12/06/2005

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I Know I'm Not Alone

Release Date: 07/25/2006

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Power to the Peaceful Yoga

Release Date: 01/29/2008

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Franti News across the web 

All Good Announces 2010 Dates
... Umphrey's mcgee, Ben Harper and Relentless7, Keller Williams, Gov't Mule, Michael Franti...
Trevor Hall 2010 Tour
After a series of sold out tours with Matisyahu, Colbie Caillat, and Michael Franti & Spearhead...
Tickets on sale Saturday for John Mayer date at Palace
Michael Franti & Spearhead will open the show. ?Battle Studies,? Mayer's fourth studio a...
Music Calendar, updated Dec. 11
$49.50-$99.50 John Mayer, Michael Franti & Spearhead: BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, 8 pm Feb. 4....

Michael Franti Literature on Amazon 

Food for the Masses: Portrait and Lyrics

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Michael Franti & Spearhead CD IMPORTS on Amazon 

Yell Fire!

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Yell Fire!

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All Good Music Festival 2005

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Everyone Deserves Music

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Franti Blogs across the web 

Skinny Hop: Michael Franti & Spearhead - All Rebel Rockers (2008)
05. All I Want Is You 06. Say Hey (I Love You) 07. I Got Love For You 08. Soundsystem 09. Hey World...
Skinny Hop: Michael Franti & Spearhead - Yell Fire (2006)
06. Hello Bonjour 07. One Step Closer To You 08. Hey Now Now 09. Everybody Ona Move 10. See You In T...
Skinny Hop: Michael Franti & Spearhead - Songs from the Front ...
01. Yes I Will 02. Closer to the Sky 03. Firefly 04. Love'll Set me Free 05. Love Invincible 06. Any...
Skinny Hop: Michael Franti & Spearhead - Chocolate Supa Highway (1997)
Michael Franti & Spearhead - Chocolate Supa Highway (1997) · Download. Tracklist: 01. Africa on...

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FrantiTV YouTube vids PART ONE 


Michael Franti, FrantiV: Dennis Kucinich

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Michael Franti, FrantiV: Jack Johnson

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Michael Franti, FrantiV: 8 yr old's Letter to the President

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Michael Franti, FrantiV: Veterans for Peace, North Carolina

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Michael Franti & Spearhead : Time To Go Home

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Michael Franti, FrantiV: Bus Breakdown in Barstow

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Michael Franti, FrantiV: San Quentin

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Michael Franti, FrantiV: John Butler

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Michael Franti, FrantiV: Engaged on Stage

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FrantiTV YouTube vids PART TWO 


Michael Franti, FrantiV: Brasil (part 1)

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Michael Franti, FrantiV: Brasil (part 2)

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Michael Franti & Spearhead - Sometimes 

Michael Franti & Spearhead - Sometimes

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Michael Franti & Spearhead:Rock the Nation 

Michael Franti & Spearhead - Rock the Nation

video from album "Stay Human" (2001). 'Taxi Driver' in a slightly different setting...

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