My mother birthed three children and she adopted myself and another African-American son. My adoptive parents were Finnish. I grew up in a white picket neighborhood. Michael Franti adoptadoptiveafrican Change image and share on social
I have moments all the time when I play. Michael Franti momentplaytime Change image and share on social
You get everything you could have ever wished for if you're willing to give that eternal bliss away to somebody else, to give it back. Michael Franti backblisseternal Change image and share on social
Rap has so many possibilities that need to be explored. There are different factions of rap, but some are in a rut. Rap doesn't have to be about boosting egos and grabbing your crotch and dissing women. There's a way to make political and social issues interesting and entertaining to the young rap audience. Michael Franti audienceboostcrotch share on social
Sometimes the hardest thing to do is just to stay human. Michael Franti hardhumanstay Change image and share on social
Through music I either tame my demons or unleash them and allow them to be what they are. I don't want the music to be about provocation, I want the music to bring you to a place where you feel at home. Michael Franti bringdemonfeel share on social
I'm always trying to find optimistic ways to express myself. Michael Franti expressfindoptimistic Change image and share on social
Today we are in a war against war - music is our power. Michael Franti musicpowertoday Change image and share on social