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Michael Franti (born April 21, 1966) is an American musician, rapper, poet, activist, documentarian, and singer-songwriter, 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 his current independent project, 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 of a wide spectrum of peace and social justice issues, and he is especially an advocate for peace in the Middle East.
In 1997, their album, Chocolate Supa Highway, was released. This album featured a return to hip-hop elements and a pronounced reggae influence and included guest appearances by notables, like Stephen Marley and Joan Osborne.
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In 2001, Franti was featured on Lamb’s album What Sound, providing backing vocals on the track “I Cry”.
Also in 2001, Michael Franti & Spearhead released the song, “Oh My God”, arguably one of Michael Franti & Spearhead‘s most precise resistance songs.
On July 25, 2006, Michael Franti & Spearhead released Yell Fire!, inspired by Franti’s trip to Israel, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and Iraq. In an effort to share his experiences from his trip and to explore the human cost of war, Franti produced a movie, entitled I Know I’m Not Alone, using the songs from his album, Yell Fire!, as a soundtrack. “One Step Closer to You” from Yell Fire! features Pink on backing vocals.
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In November 2009, Franti announced that he would be joining musician John Mayer on the Battle Studies Tour in spring 2010.
In 2013, he founded the wish-granting non-profit organization, Do It for the Love, along with his wife, Sara Agah Franti. The mission of the organization is to bring individuals with life-threatening illnesses and trauma, children with severe challenges, and wounded veterans to live concerts with the goal of inspiring joy through the healing power of music.
His foundation has bridged connections between fans of all ages with their musical heroes, with the participation of notable artists such as Billie Eilish, JoJo Siwa, Pentatonix, and Franti himself.
In September 2022, Michael Franti & Spearhead performed at the Sea.Hear.Now Festival along with others, including Green Day, Cage the Elephant, The Head and the Heart and Courtney Barnett.
Franti’s single “Good Day for a Good Day” from his 2022 album “Follow Your Heart” was a top 25 AAA hit.
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