Today we are in a war against war - music is our power. Michael Franti musicpowertoday Change image and share on social
Playing on the streets of Iraq, or in Israel or the Gaza strip, I'd sing angry protest songs against war. People would say, 'Make us clap, make us dance, and laugh and sing.' It really made me think about the importance of happy music. Michael Franti angryclapdance share on social
To sit back and say, 'Oh, we're going to let the government do whatever they want, right or wrong,' is giving up. Michael Franti backgivegovernment Change image and share on social
I drive a hybrid. It's a Ford Escape. That's my only car. Michael Franti cardriveescape Change image and share on social
When you're in Jamaica, unless you're in a tourist spot, you don't hear Bob Marley; you mostly hear dance hall music. Michael Franti bobdancehall Change image and share on social
I think my soul is intact, but my methods of reaching people are completely different. Michael Franti completelyintactmethod Change image and share on social
The corporate media is there to push the agenda of the sponsors, and many of those sponsors are weapons manufacturers. So it stands to reason that you won't get a diversity of opinions on television. Michael Franti agendumcorporatediversity Change image and share on social
You learn a lot when you're barefoot. The first thing is every step you take is different. Michael Franti barefootlearnlot Change image and share on social
People worry that gas prices are high and how they are affecting their pocket book. But they want to know about renewable energy. People are really starting to question things, and that's made people look to the future in a positive way. Michael Franti affectbookenergy 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
