In the '80s, Ronald Reagan inspired me to become politicized, because I grew up in that era when everything I cared about was under attack. Michael Franti 80sattackcare Change image and share on social
I think that fear comes about when there's things in the world that we want to change, things we're scared or angry about, and we can't change them, and so we become fearful; we develop anxiety. Michael Franti angryanxietychange Change image and share on social
It really is a strange time we're living in, when saying 'Don't kill people' is considered a radical point of view. Michael Franti considerkilllive Change image and share on social
In Jamaica, the music is recorded for the sound system, not the iPod. It's about experiencing music together, with other people. Michael Franti experienceipodjamaica Change image and share on social
Music gives us new energy and a stronger sense of purpose. Michael Franti energymusicpurpose Change image and share on social
History shows that Americans believe in doing the right thing. Michael Franti americanhistoryshow Change image and share on social
I don't know if music can change the world overnight but I know that music can help someone make it through a difficult night. Michael Franti changedifficultmake Change image and share on social
No life's worth more than any other, no sister worth less than any brother. Michael Franti brotherlifesister Change image and share on social
Jamaica's a country of great dichotomy. On the one hand you have a tourist industry with great beaches and resorts, but on the other you have such great poverty and the violence that goes along with that. Michael Franti beachcountrydichotomy share on social
'Star Wars' is mythology. It's like Greek mythology or Shakespeare. It's the story of good versus evil over a very long span of time. The storytelling is universal and timeless. Michael Franti evilgoodgreek Change image and share on social
