Like sunshine, music is a powerful force that can instantly and almost chemically change your entire mood. Michael Franti changechemicallyentire Change image and share on social
I'm always trying to find optimistic ways to express myself. Michael Franti expressfindoptimistic Change image and 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
The rap community has been singled out as more homophobic than other groups, but I don't think that's right. It's homophobic, all right, but no more so than the heavy-metal community or the Hollywood community or any other community. Michael Franti communitygroupheavy share on social
We have a saying in my house, my kids and my girlfriend. We say, 'Be your best for the greater good, and rock out wherever you are.' Michael Franti girlfriendgoodgreat Change image and share on social
When I first started, my songs were the politics of anger. As I got older and hopefully wiser, I wanted to be part of the politics of answers. Michael Franti angeranswerold Change image and share on social
Not all artists have a responsibility to be socially or politically aware, but they do have a responsibility to make great art. They have to find some truth and put that in their music. Michael Franti artartistaware Change image and share on social
