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
During my travels in Iraq, Israel, Gaza, Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, Europe and all over the United States, I have seen and heard the voices of people who want change. They want the stabilization of the economy, education and healthcare for all, renewable energy and an environmental vision with an eye on generations to come. Michael Franti brazilchangeeconomy 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
My music is part of the quest I have to find new ways of telling stories, and also, I want to inspire people. Michael Franti findinspiremusic Change image and share on social
With all the people hating and hurting each other, I don't understand how people could get upset about people of the same sex caring for each other. Michael Franti carehatehurt Change image and share on social
I have a desire that I want to make people feel happy through my music. I'm always trying to find optimistic ways to express myself. Michael Franti desireexpressfeel Change image and share on social
If we do not change our negative habits toward climate change, we can count on worldwide disruptions in food production, resulting in mass migration, refugee crises and increased conflict over scarce natural resources like water and farm land. This is a recipe for major security problems. Michael Franti changeclimateconflict share on social